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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The convoy of Apostle Johnson Suleman was viciously attacked Friday evening.<\/p>\n

The cleric is the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) International.
\nGunmen ambushed his motorcade on Warake road in Auchi, Edo State.<\/p>\n

No fewer than four policemen, one driver and a lady are confirmed dead.<\/p>\n

Gory videos of the attack and bodies are circulating on the internet.<\/p>\n

A Twitter user, @iamoodickson wrote: \u201cApostle Johnson Suleman just got off the phone with me now.<\/p>\n

He escaped Assassins this afternoon. Sadly his 7 members were all gunned down.\u201d<\/p>\n

The incident occurred barely six weeks after the convoy of Anambra Senator Andy Ubah came under fire.<\/p>\n

Some of the security officers guarding him and two aides died of bullet wounds.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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