Sack, Arrest Tiger Base Boss Ola, Imo Gov’s CSO Shaba Over Alleged Assassination Attempt on Rep Ikenga– Ohanaeze Youths Tell IGP
Socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Youth Movement, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Disu to immediately sack and arrest the Tiger Base Commander, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa, widely known as Ola, alongside the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the Imo State Governor, ACP Adamu Shaba Gboyako over their alleged involvement in deploying armed security men that attacked the federal lawmaker for ideato ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and firing of tea gas,use of live bullets on ideato people at their peaceful rally in Ntueke, Ideato South LGA.
In a statement signed by its National Secretary, Andy Achilike, the group condemned what it described as a “reckless and unlawful assault” on Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, member representing Ideato Federal Constituency, during a peaceful rally in Ntueke, Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State.
According to the statement, security operatives allegedly drawn from the Government House and the Police Tiger Base unit stormed the venue of the rally—held at a private field of the Christ Anglican Church—armed with live ammunition and tear gas shooting recklessly with intent to harm and indeed harmed over 15 innocent people,claiming they had authority to kill anyone who refuses to leave the venue of the peaceful rally.
The group alleged that the operatives opened fire and deployed tear gas canisters on unarmed civilians, an action that reportedly left at least 15 persons seriously injured. It further claimed that the lawmaker was temporarily blinded as a result of the tear gas.
Ohanaeze youths described the incident as a calculated attempt to assassinate the lawmaker under the guise of security enforcement, insisting that the rally was lawful and peaceful.
The statement also raised concerns over alleged threats reportedly made by some operatives, claiming they had orders to eliminate anyone participating in the rally, including the lawmaker, and that no consequences would follow due to alleged backing from higher authorities.
The group further referenced a previous incident at Ugochinyere’s residence in Akokwa, which it said must be thoroughly investigated as part of a broader pattern of intimidation and violence.
Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Youth Movement warned that failure to take immediate action against the implicated officers could endanger lives and undermine public trust in security institutions.
“We call for the immediate arrest and dismissal of the Tiger Base Commander, Ola, and the Governor’s CSO, Shaba. Their continued stay in office poses a grave threat to public safety and democracy in Imo State,” the statement read.
The group urged the Inspector-General of Police, Disu to launch a transparent investigation into the incident and ensure that all those found culpable are brought to justice.