Chukwuma Soludo, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been attacked by unknown gunmen at an event in Anambra state.
Soludo was attending the programme at Isuofia community in Aguata LGA when some armed youths stormed the area.
Two police officers with him reportedly lost their lives in the attack.
Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police command, who confirmed the incident to TheCable, although he could not provide any detail regarding the casualties.