March 09, (THEWILL)- Unknown Gunmen, on Friday, killed four persons and injured one in the Abacheke community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.
A member of the community said the gunmen stormed the community around 4pm on three motorcycles, disguised in military camouflage and wearing masks.
Confirming the incident, Spokesperson of the Imo State Police Command, Henry Okoye, said the victims of the attack were rushed to the hospital, where four young men were confirmed dead.
“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 1830hts, 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 mobilised 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,” he said.
