Uzor Anwuka, a medical doctor, who was allegedly shot during a fracas between the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, and some youth loyal to Governor Hope Uzodinma, is to be flown abroad for medical treatment, according to The Nation newspaper.
Mr Anwuka, an American trained physician, is Mr Okorocha’s son-in-law.
The Nation reported that surgeries done in a Nigerian hospital on Mr Anwuka’s left leg where he was shot have failed thrice.
Mr Okorocha, who is currently a senator, was involved in a fracas with the angry youths, led by Governor Uzodinma’s aide who accused Mr Okorocha of forcefully unsealing a hotel that was sealed by the Imo State Government.
The senator was arrested at the police headquarters, Owerri.
The hotel, Royal Spring Palm Hotel, Owerri, belongs to the senator’s wife.
The government claimed the hotel was built in violation of the city masterplan.
