The convoy of the former governor was attacked at the Ihube community on the Okigwe- Enugu expressway.

The Ihube axis of the expressway had been under siege by terrorists who had been killing and kidnapping people and travelers for ransom.

The houses of several politicians in the community had been raided in the past. These had made many locals abandon their homes and run to the state capital, Owerri, and other places for safety.

Confirming the killing of the police officer and the assassination attempt on him, Okorocha said that he was sad that his convoy could be attacked.

One of the aides of the former governor who spoke to our correspondent in confidence said that the vehicles in the convoy, which comprised a Sports Utility Vehicle, a bus, and Hilux were shattered by bullets.

He said two other security agents we kidnapped by the attackers and were released the same day.