- The source added that the hoodlums arrived on three motorbikes, disguised in military gear and wearing masks.
- Okoye said the police tactical team were immediately deployed to restore normalcy in the community
Gunmen have reportedly killed four people, during an attack on Abacheke community, in Ohaji-Egbema LGA of Imo state.
A source in the community who disclosed this to TheCable, said the gunmen invaded the village on Friday night.
He added that during the attack, the gunmen broke into the neighborhood on Friday at 4 p.m. and began shooting intermittently, leaving four people dead and numerous others with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
The source added that the hoodlums arrived on three motorbikes, disguised in military gear and wearing masks.
The neighborhood was left in complete panic following the incident. He said that following the attack, a large number of people had left the Abacheke hamlet out of dread for the unknown.
The source was unsure of the exact number of persons shot dead.
Reacting in a statement, Henry Okoye, the spokesperson of the police command, said that the victims of the gunshots were all rushed to the hospital where four young boys were confirmed dead.
Okoye said the police tactical team were immediately deployed to restore normalcy in the community
“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,” the statement reads.
“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.”