A former governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, narrowly escaped death when gunmen suspected to hired assassins visited his Country home on Friday night.

The hoodlums were said to have stormed his invaded his Country home in Ogboko, Ideato South Council Area of the State on Friday night.

The incident happened barely 24 hours after his rumoured arrest alongside with his wife by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The ex-governor and his family members were said not to be in the mansion when the gunmen broke into the premises.

But, it was only some of his security details that were around at the moment.

Following intelligence reports on the incident, security operatives have stepped up surveillance around his neighborhood. Okorocha has being in the eye of the storm with the leadership of All Progressives Congress.