Anambra commissioner escapes death as Naval officer allegedly shoots at him

 Olayinka Owolabi



Anambra State Commissioner for Lands, Bonaventure Enemali yesterday allegedly escaped being killed by men of the Nigerian Navy stationed at Awkuzu junction, along Onitsha-Awka expressway.

The commissioner’s personal vehicle pierced with bullets was seen yesterday, as a close associate to him confirmed the Commissioner was shot but escaped death by the whiskers.

Sources said the incident happened as the Commissioner was driven to Awka through the Enugu-Onitsha expressway.

In June, it was gathered that there was alleged killing of a 25 year-old photographer from Awkuzu, Chidiebele Anichebe, by a naval officer, at the same spot. 

The State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga said he was not aware of the attack, but Enemali who spoke to SOUTH EAST DIGEST confirmed the attack, saying it was still like a dream to him.

“As I speak, I’m still trying to piece together the details of what happened. It happened just this afternoon,” he said.

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Navy outstation in Anambra, Lt Ajikobi, he said he would get back with details.

Last week Monday, one Chukwuma Adazu was also allegedly killed and his cousins, fatally injured by the same Naval men, are still at the hospital receiving treatment.

Speaking on the incident, a public affairs commentator, Ikechukwu Onyia decried the action of the security men, who he said ought to be protecting innocent citizens.

Onyia expressed worry that the state government has failed to act on the matter, despite the alleged persistent unprofessional conduct of the security men.

At the time of going to press, there has not been an official reaction from Anambra State Government or the Navy and the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State, Ikenganyia Tochukwu Anthony.


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