"Gratitude Pours as Ebonyi Leaders Applaud Governor Nwifuru, Commissioner of Police, and Allies for Swift Life-Saving Response"

 

By Adaeze Onuora, Abakaliki

Ebonyi State Chieftain, Ojimba Chikaodiri, has commended Governor Francis Nwifuru for his timely intervention in rescuing his life and that of his family from being assassinated.

Ojimba, disclosed this to Newsmen on Friday while narrating the ordeal according to him that lasted for about an hour. 

Chief Ojimba and family was attacked by gunmen on 24th December along ogbaga road on his way to his village Echiaba, in Ebonyi local Government Area of the State, for Christmas celebration.

He also thanked the Commissioner of Police for sending his men that over powered the gunmen and saved him and his family safely.

His words "May I sincerely on behalf of my family appreciate the Nigerian security forces especially Ebonyi state Police Command for their prompt intervention during a gruesome attack on my life and immediate family on 24th, December 2023 by gun men armed to the teeth at my country home in Ebonyi LGA. 

"I also want to thank his excellency the Governor of Ebonyi state Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru for his prompt intervention and assurances of full security. 

"To the police men attached to me, thank you for being the visible protection during the attack that lasted for about an hour. I won’t take it for granted.

"To my friends, home and abroad thank you for your calls and passionate prayers. 

It was a gruesome attempt on my life and my dear family 

"That I, my wife and children alive today is to the glory of God.