In the 11-paragraph statement, Ohakim said the attack on his convoy was a clear assassination attempt on his life and that of his family members.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, on Saturday issued a statement to appreciate the public for the show of love towards him following the attempt on his life on January 2.
In the 11-paragraph statement, Ohakim said the attack on his convoy was a clear assassination attempt on his life and that of his family members.
He said, “The story has been told and retold and though some versions were not altogether accurate, the important thing is that I survived what was a clear attempt to assassinate me.
“Even though the nationwide condemnation of such a despicable act was to be expected, I noticed, in all the messages and calls I received, deep personal love and regard for me.”
Ohakim was attacked by gunmen on January 2, 2023, around Ori-Agu axis in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area (LGA) of the state while on his way from his hometown back to Owerri, the state capital, in company with his daughter and son.
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In his statement, the one-term governor called on security operatives to leave no stone unturned in fishing out the perpetrators and unravelling the mystery behind the attack.
He also urged security agencies to find a lasting solution to the seeming intractable national problem called insecurity.
The ex-governor expressed grief over the murder of four of his security aides during the attack and commiserated with their families, promising that they will not suffer hardship.
Ohakim expressed optimism that going by the performances of security operatives in Imo in combating crime in recent times, the perpetrators of the dastardly act will be fished out and made to face the law.