Again, Ekweremadu Escapes Assassination Attempt

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Tuesday, escaped an assassination attempt on his life.

Media aide to Ekweremadu, Uche Anichukwu, explained that the incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday at the Apo residence of the Senator.

Anichukwu said the armed men bypassed the security in the home of the Deputy Senate President, captured his son, and forced him to lead them to his father’s bedroom.

According to Anichukwu, the attackers could not shoot because they did not want to attract the attention of security personnel on duty.

He said, “It was at the senator’s bedroom that a struggle ensued, leading to the arrest of one of the assailants with dangerous weapons and housebreaking devices, while the rest managed to escape.

“The arrested member of the gang has, however, refused to divulge any information on the operation and has been handed over to the police.

“Ekweremadu, his wife, and one of his sons were in the house at the time of the attack. It could be recalled that the lawmaker narrowly escaped an attempt on his life in Abuja on November 17, 2015.

“Although the 2015 incident was reported to the security agencies, nothing has been heard about the matter till date.”