Gunmen In Military Camouflage Kill Four In Imo Community

Tragedy struck on Friday night at Abacheke Community in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State as gunmen killed four young men and injured others.

The gunmen, dressed in military camouflage and riding on motorcycles shot sporadically, which led to the death of four people leaving members of the community in shock and distrust.

Confirming the incidence, the Spokesperson of Imo State Police Command, Henry Okoye said the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma condemned the attack and have deployed the command’s Tactical Squad in synergy with other security agencies to apprehend the criminals behind the killing.

He said, “The Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma has condemned in totality the gruesome murder of four young men at Abacheke Community in Ohaji Egbema by gunmen who were dressed in military camouflage and has deployed the Command Special Tactical Squad to go all out in synergy with other security agencies and clamp down on the hoodlums responsible for the senseless act of violence.

“On 8/03/2024 at about 1830hours, the hoodlums swiftly attacked Abacheke Community in their numbers, riding motorcycles and firing sporadically during which five residents were seriously hit. In a swift response, the Area Commander in charge of Ohaji Egbema and other tactical teams mobilized to the scene, the victims were immediately rushed to the hospital where four were confirmed dead on arrival while one is currently receiving medical treatment at the Hospital. Intense operation is ongoing in the area.

“While normalcy has been restored in the area, a comprehensive investigation is ongoing to fish out the hoodlums responsible for the dastardly act and make them face the full wrath of the law. “