Former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim has escaped death by the whiskers, even as four of his police orderlies were feared dead in a bomb attack.

Report just reaching us said that gunmen attacked his convoy and threw explosives at it when they could not capture Ohakim.

The former governor (2007-2011) was attacked at Oriagu in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area today, January 2.

It was learnt that Ohakim was with two of his children and was returning from a visit when the gunmen struck.

A source said: “His Excellency was the main target but his brave driver was smart enough to beat them because they were driving to block him.

“Disappointed that their main target had escaped, they blocked his backup vehicle and burnt it. The four policemen with him were feared killed.”

Ohakim’s media aide, Emma Chukwu, said: “I will comment on the issue later.”

Police spokesman, Michael Abattam did not pick up his calls.

Source: The Nation.