The Imo Police Command has confirmed the killing of Ahmad Gulak, former political adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Command, SP Bala Elkana on Sunday said Gulak and two others were intercepted on their way to Sam Mbakwe Airport to catch a flight.
It added that he left his hotel to the airport without informing the Police for escort to the airport.
“On the 30/5/2021, at about 07:20hrs, armed bandits intercepted and attacked a Toyota Camry cab carrying Ahmed Gulak and two others who were on their way to Sam Mbakwe Airport to catch a flight.
“Ahmed Gulak left his room at Protea Hotel without informing the Police nor sister agencies in view of the fragile security situation in the South East and Imo in particular.
“He left without any security escorts and while the cab driver took irregular route to the airport, six armed bandits who rode in a Toyota Sienna intercepted, identified and shot at Ahmed Gulak at around Umueze Obiangwu in Ngor-Okpala local government area close to the Airport.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Abutu Yaro has directed discreet investigation into the matter as Tactical and Special forces have been deployed to cordon the area and arrest perpetrators,” the statement reads.
