Abia govt: How gunmen attacked Otti’s advance team in Imo

The Abia State Government has confirmed that gunmen attacked an advance team working for Governor Alex Otti in Imo State.

The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Ukoha, confirmed the incident via a statement issued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Ukoha disclosed that the three-member advance team was heading to the Sam Mbakwe Airport in the early hours of Tuesday when their vehicle came under fire along the Umuowa–Ihite Expressway in Imo State.

Ukoha noted that the incident, which occurred shortly before the airport junction, left the officials shaken but unharmed.

He, however, said Otti’s convoy was not part of the movement.

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He dismissed social media reports suggesting that Otti’s convoy was targeted, saying the governor was nowhere near the route at the time.

The CPS stated: “In the early hours of today, December 2nd, a three-member advance team from the Office of the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, on duty to Sam Mbakwe Airport, Imo State, was attacked by unidentified gunmen.

“The incident occurred between Umuowa and Ihite junction, shortly before the Sam Mbakwe Airport Junction in Imo State.

“The general public is hereby informed that the convoy of Governor Otti was not involved in this attack, and no life was lost during the unfortunate incident.”

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