APC guber candidate escapes gunshot

APC guber candidate in the November 6 governorship poll in Anambra had his first campaign scare Saturday at Ekwulobia Stadium, Aguata LGA.

A policeman just fired blank And Uba was campaigning.

According to reports, the police officer reeked of alcohol, and might not have kown bullets kill.

Commissioner of Police Chris Owolabi said he was awaiting official report on the matter.

When APGA guber aspirant Charles Soludo was contending the primary, a similar incident occurred, but non-state actors were involved, leading to the death of Soludo’s orderlies.

The southeast is currently boiling in the cauldron of IPOB banditry and secessionist agitation.

The group has been attacking police and INEC facilities, trying to prevent elections from holding in the region.