Gunmen ambushed the convoy of House of Representatives member Ginger Onwusibe, leading to the tragic death of a police inspector at Ubakala in the Umuahia South Local Government Area, Abia State.
The attack, which took place around 9 p.m., resulted in the death of Inspector Bala Mohammed and left another officer injured. The lawmaker, representing the Nsiala-Ngwa North/South constituency, was not in the convoy at the time.
The police officers were reportedly on official duty, escorting the federal lawmaker’s vehicle, a Toyota Corolla, when assailants dressed in black and wearing police jackets blocked their path.
According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer of Abia State Command, Assistant Superintendent Maureen Chinaka, the attackers opened fire after identifying the officers.
“On 17/11/2024, at about 20:30hrs, two police officers, from the Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 4, Makurdi – Inspector Dunna Jatau and Inspector Bala Mohammed – assigned to Honourable Ginger Onwusibe… were ambushed by armed assailants,” Chinaka reported. Tragically, “Insp. Bala Mohammed sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene. Insp. Dunna Jatau and the driver managed to escape the attack.”
Following the assault, the Abia State Police Command immediately launched a search operation, deploying tactical units to track down the gunmen. Chinaka emphasized that “the Abia State Police Command is committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice.” She urged the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
Source: Sahara Reporters
