The incident happened at Soludo’s community in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State when he was having a meeting with the youths of the area. 

Soludo is one of the frontline aspirants in the November 6 governorship election in Anambra state.

According to TheSUN, the former CBN governor was safe but his whereabouts was unknown.

Confirming the attack, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sunday Kuryas said reports from his men in the area said some gunmen stormed Isuofia Townhall, where Soludo was having a meeting with the youths of the community.

Kuryas also confirmed that three policemen were gunned down while the state Commissioner for Public Utilities, Emeka Ezenwanne, was taken away by the gunmen.