The convoy of the former Minister of Niger Delta and the PRP governorship candidate in Cross River State, was attacked on the way to his hometown on Friday.
Usani Usani, former minister of Niger Delta Affairs and governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party in Cross River State, narrowly escaped being killed by suspected kidnappers along the Calabar-Ikom highway.reports that two unidentified persons were, however, not lucky as they were killed by the gunmen who shot at their vehicles in a bid to abduct them.
He said it started when a white Ford with Registration number AAA 41 AQ was ambushed by the suspected kidnappers, killing the two yet-to-be identified victims.“The vehicle in which they killed two persons had seven occupants including two police officers, ASP Ibor Bassey and Insp. Ebro Ebri who escaped and called for reinforcement.
Mr Balarabe said that the rescued persons were members of the PRP who were traveling with the former minister. “We are appealing to all community leaders and traditional rulers to help security agencies by providing us with useful information through our dedicated lines.
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