Hoodlums kill four in Imo community

Hoodlums operating in the Abacheke community in the Ohaji/Egbema council area of Imo State have attacked the community, killing four innocent young men.

The incident occurred on Friday when the attackers on motorcycles swiftly attacked the community in their number, shooting sporadically, during which five people were seriously hit.

In a statement issued on Saturday in Owerri by the Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, he said that during a swift response, the Area Commander in Charge of Ohaji Egbema and other tactical teams mobilised to the scene.

He said 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.

According to him, intense operations are ongoing in the area while normalcy has been restored.

The police spokesman said that 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.

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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

Meanwhile, CP Danjuma has commiserated 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 justice.

He condemned in totality the gruesome murder of four young men at Abacheke Community in Ohaji Egbema by gunmen who were dressed in military camouflage, adding that the Command Special Tactical Squad is being deployed to go all out in synergy with other security agencies and clamp down on the hoodlums responsible for the senseless act of violence.