Gunmen Attack Former CBN Governor, Kill Three Orderlies

On Wednesday, Gunmen attacked a former Central Bank Governor (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and killed his three orderlies.

The attack took place in Soludo’s home town in Isiofia in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.

According to an eyewitness, “Gunmen disrupted an interactive session between Isuofia youths and Soludo at the town’s civic centre. Three policemen were reportedly shot dead in the meeting.”

A media aide to Soludo, who did not want to be identified, also confirmed the development.

He said, “I can’t confirm the whereabouts of Professor Soludo. There was a stampede, I don’t know where Soludo is now.

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“I only learnt that the state Commissioner for Public Utilities, Emeka Ezenwanne, was taken away but I have not heard about the whereabouts of Soludo.”

When contacted, the Anambra Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, also confirmed the attack.

“The incident happened but as of now (8.15pm) I’m still gathering information about the incident.”

Soludo, who is All-Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is a frontline aspirant in the November 6 governorship poll in the state.