Chief Ikedi Ohakim, A former governor of Imo state, on Monday escaped death when his convoy was attacked by gunmen leading to the death of four of his police orderlies.The former governor, who spoke to a Sundiata Post source, said he was just very lucky to survive the attack.. He said the incident happened this evening (Monday) at Ehime Mbano. He had gone to meet with Chief Tony Chukwu in preparation for hosting of Governor Hope Uzodimma over the weekend by Okigwe Zone.
The gunmen attacked his convoy and burnt it when they were unable to capture the former governor, who governed Imo State from 2007 to 2011.
Another source close to the ex-governor disclosed that it took the brevity of his driver for him to escape.
The source said ”His Excellency was the main target but his driver was smart enough to beat them because they were driving to block him.
”Disappointed that their main target had escaped, they blocked his backup vehicle and burnt it. The four policemen with him burnt.”
Our correspondent gathered that a reinforcement came from Owerri, the State capital and escorted him to his house.
