The Imo State government says the attack on the country home of the state Governor, Hope Uzodinma, may be politically sponsored.
The Commissioner for information and Strategy in the state, Declan Emelumba, said this in a statement on Saturday while reacting to the incident on Saturday.
He said an investigation has commenced on the incident that occurred in Omuma, Oru East local government area of Imo State.
Emelumba noted that the security personnels attached to the governor’s house repelled the attackers which he stated wrecked havoc on the building and cars parked in the compound.
The commissioner revealed that the attack led to the death of some security men.
“Gallant security operatives this morning repelled an attack on the Omuma country home of the governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodimma,” he said.
“At about 9am today, Saturday, April 24th, a group of hoodlums numbering about 15 driving in a motorcade of three vehicles accompanied by a tipper loaded with used tyres, stormed the country home of the governor in Omuma, Oru East LGA and attempted to burn down the house.
“However, vigilant security operatives attached to the Governor’s house successfully repelled the attack and consequently minimised the damage they had planned to unleash.
“In the crossfire that ensued a few casualties were recorded. Preliminary investigation suggests that the foiled attack may have been politically sponsored.
“The government has directed the relevant security agencies to expedite investigation on the incident and promptly apprehend the sponsors and their agents and bring them to justice.”
