Trader injured in attack on commercial vehicle in Pochalla County

Photo: Chan Nyikanho Olammi

A commercial vehicle was ambushed by gunmen in Pochalla County of Boma State, multiple eyewitnesses told Radio Tamazuj last Thursday.

A commercial vehicle was ambushed by gunmen in Pochalla County of Boma State, multiple eyewitnesses told Radio Tamazuj last Thursday.

The incident, according to the eyewitnesses, occurred when the Land Cruiser-hard top vehicle was transporting passengers from Pochalla to Nyium area.

They pointed out that the owner of the vehicle, who is also a prominent trader in the area, sustained injured. They added that wounded trader identified as Chan Nyikanho Olammi was receiving treatment at a clinic in the town of Pochalla.

Pochalla County Commissioner could not immediately be reached for comment.