Some unknown gunmen allegedly shot three yet-to-be-identified persons dead in Ndegwu and Orogwe, two neighboring communities in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.
A resident, who spoke anonymously to the Daily Post on Wednesday for security reasons, said it is a daily occurrence, adding that on Tuesday, two people were killed at Orogwe and one was killed at Ndegwu by the same attackers.
He said as we speak, most business centers in the area have been closing early due to a spate of insecurity.
The source also recalls how a former Enugu psychiatrist director had his vehicle snatched on Monday, asking where the police commissioner’s acclaimed show of force is. “I thought they had moved into the rural areas as well,” he said.
Narrating his experience on Tuesday night, he said, “I returned from work and saw that everywhere had been deserted. All the shops were locked, and the traders on the roadside were all gone. I had to trek down to our house because there was no motorcycle in sight.”
Another resident, who also did not want her name mentioned, said multiple gunshots were heard during the incident.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, said, “I am not aware of the incident you are asking about. I would have loved to disclose the enhanced security strategies the Command has adopted, but for security reasons, I will keep silent.
“We have to be security conscious; don’t forget, if you see something, say something. Anyone with firearms reports to the police; anyone making a suspicious move reports. Let’s enlighten the public on the need to partner with the police, especially in divulging actionable intelligence and information.”
Nigerian authorities have found it very complicated to deal with these armed bandits terrorizing communities in Nigeria. There have been several cases involving killings and kidnappings only this week.
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