Gunmen have reportedly killed seven local security guards on duty at Umuafom, Orogwe in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, South Eastern Nigeria.
The gunmen, who invaded the area on Monday, also wounded two other residents whose condition are said to be critical in the hospital.
A source from the community narrated that the gunmen, who came in two vehicles and a bike rider around 9 30 pm, took the guards unaware and shot them in separate locations.
He said: “While four of them were said to have been shot dead at a building close to a hospital,the other three were shot at a new building in the area called Corpers lodge.”
“Two others also fell victim to the gunmen while trying to run for safety. One of the victims, a commercial motorcyclist, was shot in the leg and his bike dispossessed him. He is said to be receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, (FMC) Owerri, while the other victim was given a machete cut.”
There is a panic in the community following the attack as some of the residents are temporarily leaving their abode for safety.
Imo police spokesperson, Michael Abattam has confirmed the incident.
He however said he could not ascertain yet if those killed were security guards.
He assured that the police were already on the trail of the suspects, as he pleaded with the community to remain calm and not panic. The Nation
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