On Saturday night, unknown gunmen killed seven individuals in the Umucheke Okwe autonomous community of Onuimo Local Government Area, Imo State.
The attack, which occurred during a weekly meeting, resulted in the deaths of the community’s President General and six village leaders. According to a community member who requested anonymity, the gunmen opened fire at the meeting held at the President General’s shop in the community market.
The source recounted, “Gunmen have just shot dead the President General of Umucheke Okwe and six village heads.”
Further details from the source revealed the brutality of the attack: “Upon their arrival, the gunmen unleashed gunfire, killing all the community leaders before setting the place ablaze. All the community chiefs perished in the assault.”
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, with the source stating, “Nobody understands the reason for the assault. No one knows the purpose of the meeting.”
In the wake of the violence, the community has been deserted, with villagers fleeing in fear.
As of the time of this report, the Imo State Police Command, through Public Relations Officer ASP Henry Okoye, has yet to comment on the incident.
