a car belonging to the Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Altine Daniel, speaking for
the police, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the
incident occurred at about 10pm on Friday, but was only
reported to the police on Monday.
Confirming the incident, the minister's
spokesperson, Joe Obi claimed that the shooting took place at
Ministers' Hill in Maitama area of the Federal capital
territory, Abuja.
It was not clear if the vehicle was the Minister's private car,
or an official one, but Ms. Daniel said Ms.
Oduah was fortunately not in the vehicle when the incident
took place.
According to the police spokesperson, some strange metal
objects, which do not look like the conventional bullet, were
discovered in the vehicle, and they will be subjected to
ballistics examination.
Mrs. Oduah recently stepped into hot water when news broke
she authorized the purchase with official funds of two bullet
proof cars by the Nigerian Civil
Aviation Authority for her use.
Returning from the United Kingdom on Sunday, President
Goodluck Jonathan confirmed that he had received the report
of a three-man committee he set
up to probe the role of the Minister in it.
Nigerians are calling for the Minister to be prosecuted, but
Mr. Jonathan did not say if any action would be taken.
One analyst contacted by Sahara Reporters said Friday's
'attack' might have been something stage-managed to attract
some sympathy to the Minister.
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