Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- The family of a slain truck driver in Abia State, Chinedu Ukwu, has appealed to Governor Alex Otti of Abia to assist them in their difficulties caused by the loss of their breadwinner.

Mr Ukwu, a father of four, died on 14 August 2024 after being hit by a stray bullet during a reported shootout between two police teams in Aba, Abia State.

He hailed from Ikpeze-Uno, Arondizuogu, a community in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, but resided in Aba.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the shootout occurred between police patrol teams from the Police Area Command in Aba and another police team from Umuahia, the capital of Abia.

Residents claimed the operatives appeared to have mistaken themselves for members of t...