Suspected gunmen, on Monday evening, attacked a convoy of a former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, and killed four of his police orderlies in the process.
The incident occurred at Oriagu in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the State.
Ohakim, who escaped by the whiskers, had his backup vehicle bombed, leading to the death of the four policemen in his convoy.
Reports say Ohakim was with two of his children, and was returning from a visit when the gunmen attacked them.
The report quoting a source close to Ohakim added that it took the driver’s bravery for him to escape.
“His Excellency was the main target but his driver was smart enough to beat them because they were driving to block him.
“Disappointed that their main target had escaped, they blocked his backup vehicle and burnt it. The four policemen with him burnt.”