Two persons were killed in Mkpuma Akataka Community, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi on Friday when some criminals invaded the community shooting sporadically.
A native of the community, Mrs. Grace Nwite, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that,
“They came into the community and started shooting. I heard that the hoodlums came on a motorcycle."
Mr. Charles Nwankwo, the Commander of “Ebubeagu’’ (the Southeast security network) in Ogboji Ward, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi was also attacked and killed in his house by the hooligans.
Ebonyi Commander of “Ebubeagu’’, Mr. Friday Ujor, confirmed the killings, saying:
“I know about the incident but I have not gotten the full details of the killings.’’
Police Public Relations Officer for Ebonyi state Command, SP Chris Anyanwu, also confirmed the killing.
“There were shootings, but there is no proof of political motivation as being peddled now.
“I will get back to you after some clarification on that aspect,’’ Anyanwu told the News Agency of Nigeria.
Crime.
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