By Adesina Soyooye
Abia State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Chaka Chukwumereije, has narrowly escaped assassination in the hands of gunmen.
Chukwumereije who is the son of late Senator Uche Chukwumereije was attacked Saturday along the Okigwe -Umuahia road. He was returning to Umuahia when occupants of a vehicle which had been trailing his vehicle suddenly opened fire on him and three others who were in his vehicle with him.
Even though their vehicle came under a hail of bullets, all of them survived unhurt. But the vehicle was riddled in bullets holes.
The horrifying experience was disclosed by his brother, accomplished poet, Dike Chukwumereije.
In a post, Dike described the incident as a deliberate attempt on his brother’s life and noted the Commissioner’s strong dedication to public service and loyalty to his principal, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti.
He wrote: “Chaka has buried himself in his work. He’s been selfless, focused and fully aligned with the reform driven Government of Alex Otti.
“Unfortunately, it is often people like him – committed to doing the right thing – who face the greatest threats in our system.”
The family has since expressed gratitude to God for sparing the Commissioner’s life.
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