Breaking News
BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen kill Seven in Owerri [VIDEO/Graphic Images]
Seven people have been confirmed dead after some unknown gunmen opened fire on residents of Orogwe community, Owerri West Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State.
CityNews Nigeria learned that the gunmen attack on Monday night was in ‘retaliation’ to an earlier seizure of a youth of the community by Ebubeagu operatives. One of the victims was reportedly beheaded.
Other victims of the gun attack have been rushed to the Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owerri, Imo state capital.
Trouble started after security operatives suspected to be members of Ebubeagu security outfit stormed the village and whisked a youth away.
Some gunmen in retaliation invaded the community and began shooting sporadically. In the process, seven people were killed.
https://youtu.be/-cZeoE3n4Aw
This newspaper learned that security operatives visited the hospital on Tuesday to check on those receiving treatment for gunshot wounds.
The community has been deserted on Tuesday as Ebubeagu operatives were allegedly in the community arresting young people.
- Sports22 hours ago
NBA playoffs: Timberwolves cruise past Suns for 2-0 lead despite off night from Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns
- Top Stories23 hours ago
Yahaya Bello: Do Not Allow Yourself Become A Tool Of Political Vendetta And Intimidation – Kogi Assembly To EFCC
- Entertainment22 hours ago
BREAKING: Popular Veteran Nollywood Actor is Dead [Video]
- News22 hours ago
Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 24th April 2024
- News14 hours ago
FG Announces Commencement Of Loan Scheme For All Nigerians (See How To Apply)
- Business and Brands14 hours ago
Labour Union Demands ₦350,000 As New Minimum Wage
- News23 hours ago
FG Summons Lead British School Management Over Bullying
- World23 hours ago
US Congress passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, but legal battles loom