Former Commissioner for New Cities Development in Cross River State, George Abang-Ekpungu, escaped death on Sunday night when gunmen invaded his residence.
Abang-Ekpungu, on Monday, said the incident took place in his country home in Kakwagom community, Boki local government area.
He said: “My house was attacked last night. The thugs came in with guns, machetes and other dangerous weapons to my house to kill me.
“There were so many gunshots inside my house. My car and other valuables were destroyed and we found over 15 pellets in the morning.
“I don’t know where this is coming from. I thank God for the safety of my wife and children.
“I want to call on the state Commissioner of Police and other security agencies to move in immediately and investigate this matter because it has been reported.”
The former commissioner said he had not been in any political rivalry with anyone to warrant such an attack.
Cross River police spokesperson, Irene Ugbo, confirmed the attack, saying: “The matter has been reported to a police station in Boki. It was
