(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former aide to Ex- president Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak, has been reportedly shot dead in Owerri, the Imo state capital, by unknown gunmen.
He was allegedly ambushed and shot (Sunday) morning on his way to the Sam Mbakwe Cargo airport after concluding a visit to the state.
Sources who craved anonymity said he was scheduled to board the 8:30am flight to Abuja when he met his untimely death.
The deceased served as special Adviser (SPA) on political matters to Ex- president Jonathan prior to his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in 2014
He was also the chairman of the Imo state APC governorship primary in which the incumbent governor of the state, Senate Hope Uzodinmma, became the party’s flag bearer.
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The command said Osundu, based in London, United Kingdom, was apprehended in Owerri, the state capital.
Ikeokwu Orlando, the Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement noted that Osundu is suspected to be part of the attackers of the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Police headquarters in April.
One English made pump action rifle and twenty-six live cartridges, Police uniform with the rank of Deputy Superintendent (DSP), hidden in his Tinted Toyota Escalade, were recovered.
During interrogation, Osundu claimed to be a Police Spy trained at the Police Training School, Ikeja.
The Commissioner of Police, Abutu Yaro, has ordered a full-scale investigation.
The Police in Imo State have announced the activation of Operation Search and Flush to forestall further attacks. The commencement followed the directive
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