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Protest As Gunmen Kill Seven Wedding Guests In Imo
There was a protest in Imo State on Monday after gunmen suspected to be operatives of Ebubeagu Security outfit allegedly opened fire and killed seven wedding guests. The incident which happened on Sunday had put Imo in a state of panic. The victims were going back to their community in Otulu in the Oru East […]
There was a protest in Imo State on Monday after gunmen suspected to be operatives of Ebubeagu Security outfit allegedly opened fire and killed seven wedding guests. The incident which happened on Sunday had put Imo in a state of panic.
The victims were going back to their community in Otulu in the Oru East Local Government Area of the state from Awomama in the neighbouring Oru West LGA when the gunmen opened fire on them.
The President General of the Otulu community, Nnamdi Agbor, who spoke to newsmen, said that seven persons died on the spot where the gunmen operated.
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The community leader said, “Our people were coming back from Awo Omamma around 7 pm after a traditional wedding. “Ebubeagu operatives saw them in motorcycles and opened fire on them.
“This is very unfortunate. Our people are angry. They are protesting. There was no cause for the killing. They were just riding home when the Ebubeagu Security outfit opened fire on them. This has never happened before.
“We have reported the incident to the security agents. The commissioner of police and the commander of the 34 artillery Brigade command Obinze have visited. The DPO is also assisting. I have reported the killing to the member representing us at the parliament.
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“The celebrant is Chijioke Nnanna. Those arrested are Uchenna Orjiribeka, Chido Ekesinachi and Nnamdi Ekesinachi. Those in the hospital are Oluebube Agbor and ThankGod Iheukwumere. Those who were killed are, Chigozie Obinwa, Ozioma, Chikere Anyadioha, Ifechi Ekesinachi, Emeka Ekesinachi, Aboy Ihegboro and Chijindu. Five people are still missing.”
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