Media aide to Gov Wike survives assassination attempt

Mr Opunabo Nko-Tariah, who is the Special Adviser on
Media and Publicity to Governor Nyesom Wike, on
thursday night escaped assassination attempt on his
life.
The media aide told newsmen in Port Harcourt
yesterday that unknown gunmen opened fire on his
vehicle at Israel Ama bridge in Asari Toru local
government area and said he was still in awe at how he
survived the shooting.
He said the arrays of gunshots shattered the
windscreens of the car.
He narrated:
“I am still shocked over what happened. I was
completely confused. The police escort told me
not to stop the car and that I should continue
driving. It was God that saved my life.
“They thought I was at the back of the car and
that was why they targeted that part. With the
tinted glasses, they had concluded that I was
probably at the owner’s seat and they riddle the
back side of the car with bullets.
“It was a close shave with death and I thank God
for His divine intervention. I am a simple man; I
don’t owe anybody and I am not covetous. So,
why would somebody want to take my life,” , he
said.
Vanguard