Late Saturday night, in the peaceful Umucheke community of Okwe, situated in the Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, a shocking and brutal event unfolded. A group of armed men stormed into a gathering at the home of the community’s president general, resulting in the tragic deaths of seven respected leaders.
The people of the community were left in deep sorrow and fear, as these gunmen executed their violent plan during a meeting meant to foster unity and progress. Among the victims was the president general himself, whose home had become the site of this devastating massacre.
The Imo State Police Command, deeply disturbed by this incident, confirmed the tragic news on Sunday. Henry Okoye, the spokesman for the Command, communicated the distressing details to our correspondent. Commissioner of Police,
Danjuma Aboki, expressed profound sadness and described the event as highly unfortunate. He assured the public that a thorough investigation had commenced, aiming to identify and apprehend the perpetrators behind this heinous crime, ensuring they face justice to its fullest extent.
This incident follows another recent attack where gunmen ambushed and killed four policemen in the Irete community along Onitsha Road in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. The policemen were conducting a routine stop-and-search operation when they were violently attacked, adding to the growing list of assaults on security personnel and innocent residents in the region.
These attacks are part of a disturbing trend of violence by non-state actors in Imo State and the broader South-East geopolitical zone. Over the past few years, this area has witnessed numerous violent acts, leaving communities in fear and mourning. The authorities are under increasing pressure to restore peace and security, ensuring that such tragic events do not continue to plague the region.
