Gunmen opened fire on a three-member advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, at the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State early Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Diaspora Digital Media understand that the team was heading to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport in Owerri when the attack happened, but luckily, no one was injured.
In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia State Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved and was nowhere near the scene at the time of the incident.
The statement read: “The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.
“The Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.
“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost.
“Dr Alex urged the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.”
Meanwhile, security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to catch the attackers.
