Breaking: Amaechi Attacked by Suspected IPOB Members in Spain, Escapes Unhurt

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Dec 6, 2019 #Chibuike Amaechi, #IPOB, #Minister of Transportation

Minister of Transport, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi

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Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, was reportedly attacked by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Madrid, Spain today.

Amaechi himself confirmed the attack on his Twitter handle about 30 minutes ago.

The minister said the incident happened at the venue of a climate change event.

He said the timely intervention of the police saved him from being hurt.

See tweet:

Some minutes ago, I was attacked by a few misguided Nigerians while on national assignment at a climate change event in Madrid, Spain. They were quickly repelled by the Spanish police before they could do any harm. I am fine. I was not hurt. Thanks for your support & prayers.
— Chibuike R. Amaechi (@ChibuikeAmaechi) December 6, 2019