7 KILLED, AS GUNMEN ATTACK COMMUNITIES IN IMO
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TEJIRI OGENE
Unidentified assailants, on Thursday evening, breached three localities of Umualoma, Ndiakunwanta, and Ndiejezie in Arondizogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, resulting in the deaths of at least seven individuals.
It was reported that the assailants on a motorcycle discharged firearms and fatally shot individuals at random.
The victims were said to be shop owners and their customers, and passersby.
The incident was reported to have happened between 10pm and 11pm.
Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the police in the state, Henry Okoye, said tactical teams had launched intense search for the killers.
The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has firmly denounced the appalling assault executed by assailants believed to be affiliated with the proscribed IPOB/ESN in the early hours of today, 25th July 2025, at Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno, all located in Arondizuogu, Ideato North LGA.
“The senseless assault, which claimed the lives of over seven persons and left several others critically injured, was described by the CP as barbaric, inhumane, and totally unacceptable. He assured the public that the Command has deployed adequate operational and intelligence assets to identify, apprehend, and bring the perpetrators to justice.
“Consequently, the CP has led tactical unit for intense combing of the affected areas and affirmed that the situation is now under control, and proactive security measures have been taken to forestall further attacks and restore lasting peace in the region.
“While expressing heartfelt sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives, CP Aboki Danjuma prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured. He also extended his condolences to the bereaved and encouraged them to remain strong during this difficult time,” the statement read.
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