A former Executive Director of Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Samuel Adjogbe, and his driver, Saturday night escaped death, as suspected gunmen allegedly attacked them in his car.
Adjogbe who confirmed the incident in a telephone chat explained that they were attacked around Ughelli, Evwreni and Ogor boundary on East/West Road of Delta State.
Adjogbe explained that there was sporadic shootings at his Lexus 570 Jeep, particularly the owner’s seat, unknown to the assailants that he was not in the car. One of the occupants, Mr. Samuel Adibor, was however, shot in the head.
He said Adibor was already receiving treatment in one of the hospitals in Ughelli and the matter has been reported at the Ughelli ‘A’ Police Division.
He said: “They were attacked between Ughelli and Evwreni on their way from Ughelli at about 7:40 pm and my second driver, Mr. Samuel Adibor was shot on his head.
“He is presently taking treatment in one of the hospitals in Ughelli. Thank God, no life was lost.”
A police source at the A Division confirmed the incident and that the police are on top of the issue.
