* After gunmen attack on Chris Uba’s convoy
Anambra State-born businessman and politician, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has requested for a large number of security operatives including 16 soldiers, 20 policemen, and 12 operatives of the Department of State Services – to secure him during this festive period.
Ukachukwu requested the security reinforcement to enable him travel to his hometown – Osumenyi in Nnewi South Local Government Area – to perform some functions early in January, 2024.
The businessman made the application following the attack of gunmen on the convoy of the erstwhile Anambra State political godfather, Chief Chris Uba.
The incident which occurred at Uga junction, in Uba’s hometown claimed two policemen and four other persons on Thursday.
Ukachukwu, who recently married Miss Universe Nigeria, Mitchel Ihezue, in separate letters to heads of security agencies in the State, said he would need the operatives because of insecurity in the area.
According to the letters he signed, Ukachukwu said he would need 16 soldiers, 20 police officers and 12 DSS operatives to protect him while he performs the functions he has lined up in the State during the period.
In one of the letters addressed to the Commander 302 Artillery Regiment, Onitsha, Ukachukwu said: “I humbly write to request for 16 Army security personnel to provide security for me during my programme/activities in Anambra State and beyond, scheduled to commence on January 6th to 10th of January 2024, respectively, taken cognizance of security challenges in my home town of Osumenyi in Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State.
“The activities are as follows: On the 6th is my arrival and inspection of my personal road project at Osumenyi; on the 7th, the dedication of our village Church which my family rehabilitated and funded; on the 8th of January I will be performing the traditional mandatory rites for my marriage with my wife in her home town at Akaokwa.
“9th will be the dedication of another Church we built. On the 10th, other activities I have in the East.
“I graciously hope my request will be given a favourable consideration and approval.”