Horror Again As Gunmen Kill Four In Imo Community, One Seriously Injured

 

 .. As CP Aboki Condemns Act, Declares Clamp Down On Attackers 

..Calls For Citizen’s Collaboration Against Violent Crime

It is increasingly becoming worrisome at the rate of fresh killings in some Imo Communities following the recent attack in Abacheke Community of Ohaji/Egbema LGA were Four persons were reportedly killed.

Just few days after the Info ews.com.ng reported killings at Ejemekuru Community in Oguta LGA were gunmen reportedly killed about seven persons, sadly again another killing occurred this time in Abacheke Community in Ohaji/Egbema LGA also of Imo state.

According to a release confirming the incident at Abacheke made available by the Police Public Relation  Officer, PPRO Imo State Command, Henry Okoye the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma condemned the act and swiftly deployed his men after the attackers.

The CP however has called on citizens of the state to collaborate with the Nigerian Police in stamping out the ugly incidents.

The release reads as follows;

"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 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. 

"The Command calls on the general public, particularly the residents of Ohaji/Egbema who may have any useful information that will assist the Police in the investigation to kindly report at the nearest Police Station or via 08034773600. Let us collaboratively work towards stamping out violent crimes in the State.

"CP Danjuma commiserates with the families and friends of the deceased and vowed that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring the perpetrators are arrested and brought to book.