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Tragedy In Imo Community, As Gunmen Kill Seven Village Heads

Tragedy struck again in Imo State on Saturday evening when some gunmen reportedly shot dead the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, Hyginus Ohazurike.

Six village heads from the autonomous community were also allegedly killed by the gunmen.

An indigene of the community, who pleaded anonymity, told PUNCH Online that the gunmen, who operated in a vehicle, struck while the victims were having a meeting in the community.

The source said, “Some gunmen have just shot dead the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community and six village heads.

“The PG and the village heads were having a meeting at the PG’s shop, located at the community’s market when the attackers arrived.

“On arrival, the gunmen opened fire, killed all the community leaders, and set the place ablaze. All the community chiefs died in the attack.”

Visibly apprehensive, the source added that nobody knew the reason for the attack.

He added, “Nobody knew the agenda of the meeting. They were having a meeting at the PG’s shop when the gunmen arrived.

“They opened fire, killed all the village chiefs in attendance, and burnt the place before driving off.”

Following the dastardly act, residents of the village have fled their homes.

The sole administrator of the local government area, Emeka Obi, who confirmed the killings when contacted, said he was addressing his constituents.
Condemning the killings, he urged everybody to remain calm.

Imo State Police Command spokesperson, Henry Okoye, had yet to respond to our correspondent’s enquiry at the time of filing this report.

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