Stella Oduah’s Alleges Her Car was Attacked By Gunmen in Abuja

Embattled Nigerian aviation Minister, Stella Oduah on Monday 25 November 2013 filed a report to the police that her car was attacked by gunmen at the Ministers’ Hill, Maitama in Abuja.

According to Abuja Police spokesperson, Altine Daniel, the reported attack happened around 10pm on Friday but Stella Oduah was not in the car at the time of the attack.

In the report she filed at the police station on Monday afternoon, she said some metallic objects were found in the vehicle which look like bullets.

Also confirming the shooting, the Special Adviser to the minister, Joe Obi.

“Fortunately, the minister was not in the car at the time the attack took place.

“An official report has been made to the police and the police are currently investigating it,” Mr. Obi said.

This attack is coming weeks after Stella Oduah’s involvement in a multi-million naira bullet proof cars scandal. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, bought 2 armoured BMW cars for Stella Oduah at N255 million; with many Nigerians calling for her sack and prosecution.

President Jonathan who arrived Abuja from London yesterday confirmed to reporters that he has received a report on the scandal and has appointed a 3-man committee to probe her.