Seven Killed In Imo Gunmen Rampage
In the early hours of Friday, tragedy struck as gunmen carried out a violent assault across three communities—Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno, in Arondizuogu, located in Ideato North LGA of Imo State.
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that more than seven individuals lost their lives in the attack. Authorities suspect the assailants to be linked to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN)
In a statement, the command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, says the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, described the incident as barbaric, inhumane, and unacceptable.
Okoye said that several residents were also left critically injured in what he called a “senseless assault.”
He added that the police command has launched a full-scale manhunt for the perpetrators.
Meanwhile, the Imo Police Commissioner, Danjuma, has deployed both tactical and intelligence units to comb the region, while the situation is being put under control.
Danjuma expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims and offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the deceased and a swift recovery for those injured.
He also called on the grieving communities to remain strong in this period of mourning.
In the meantime, the police have appealed to the public to stay calm, be vigilant, and report any suspicious activity to the police.
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to bringing the attackers to justice and restoring normalcy to the region.
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