Gunmen killed an intending couple, Ifechukwu Martin and Gloria Mba, one week to their wedding ceremony at Arondizuogu in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State.
It was gathered that the victims’ wedding was billed for Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
The groom’s brother, who was driving them, was also killed in Tuesday’s incident, which caused panic in the area.
A resident, who spoke to journalists on condition of anonymity, said the murder required a holistic investigation.
He said, “A young man who was coming home for his marriage was killed in his village yesterday night (Tuesday) with his fiancée and the brother who was conveying them in his Keke (tricycle). This happened at Ndiejezie Izuogu in Ideato LGA of Imo State.
“We complained of this reckless kidnapping, killing and burning of vehicles in Arondizuogu last year and the police spokesman assured me that something was already being done about it.
“But since then, the killing and kidnapping have been happening every day. The people of Arondizuogu did not come back for Christmas and New Year. The few that came could not move around in their cars. As we speak, there was a mass exodus of people from Arondizuogu this morning (Wednesday) after the incident of last night.
“The hoodlums specialise in stealing flashy cars and killing their owners if they refuse to release them. Other times, cars are burnt in the process. We are no longer safe in Arondizuogu. Students are afraid of going to schools; our mothers no longer go to markets for fear of the unknown. Please help us before we are finished.”
The state police spokesperson, Michael Abattam, confirmed the tragic incident.
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