Heavily armed bandits have attacked the convoy of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly killing at least seven persons.
Though details of the incident were scanty at press time, Senator Uba and his driver were said to have escaped in his bulletproof Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
The attack took place around Nkwor Market in Enugu-Ukwu Njikoka Local Government Area, according to an amateur video showing the affected vehicles on the convoy that had several bullet holes.
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The senator and his escorts were reportedly ambushed by heavily armed men who opened fire on his convoy.
Among the victims found in the vehicles were some of his aides and police officers attached to the senator.
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