AAN Breaking: Altian Governor Nichollis found among the dead in Zaros terror attack

[J. Hill]

AAN Breaking: Altian Governor Nichollis found among the dead in Zaros terror attack

 

West Altis has fallen into crisis today after a terror attack struck the "Pine City" of Zaros, with news still flooding in the most recent revelation unveils the tragic killing of the Altian Governor, Michael Nichollis. He was found killed in his holiday home, within the south of the town. The terror attack itself has had no known claimants as of the posting of this article, however the West Altis government are pointing the finger of blame on East Altis, indicating that the attacks had many of the hallmarks of the Altis Liberation Army, now known as the Social Freedom and Independence Party of Altis (SFIPA).

 

The SFIPA, currently governing East Altis countered these claims, stating:

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"The Republic of East Altis wants to state clearly that no portion of the governorate had a hand in the Zaros terror attack and wish to state this directly to the government of West Altis, we have had our conflicts and have effectively settled them. Spurring us into another civil war would be immature and ultimately put both of our nation's ability to operate at high risk. West Altis once again uses our territory as a scapegoat for their shortcomings, we mourn the loss of Governor Nichollis however, we do entirely condemn the attack that occurred in the town of Zaros."

The incident itself consisted of a large explosion followed by sporadic gunfire between the terrorists and plain-clothed police officers. The attack lasted for two hours before the assailants fled the scene before support could arrive, with the limited resources the West Altis Police have it is likely that support from the Military will be involved. Tragically twenty-two people lost their lives in the attack, including the governor. As of current, Director of the Altian Cabinet of Intelligence, Mikros Orestes has taken the role of acting-Governor until the West Altis Government find a suitable replacement.

 

West Altis Police stated that if anyone has any information regarding those responsible for the attack or any media depicting the people involved, to reach out immediately.