HORROR! Deadly Gunmen Enter Church In Enugu, Drag Pastor Out, BRUTALLY Did This To Him, Other WORSHIPPERS
In a tragic turn of events, suspected bandits have claimed the life of Mr. Chinaza Odumejeogu, a devoted catechist of the All Saints Anglican Church in Onicha- Ebia Ikem, Isi Uzo local government area of Enugu State. Additionally, they have abducted two other individuals, whose whereabouts remain unknown at the time of this report.
Reports gathered by SaharaReporters
indicate that the attack commenced on Sunday, with the bandits launching a rampage across Ikem communities. Among their victims are Mr. John Ede and his daughter, who were reportedly seized from their farm in Umueje, Ikern-Etiti on Monday morning. Watch The Full
The gravity of the situation has plunged the community, serving as the headquarters of Isi- Uzo local government area, into a state of siege Residents, speaking to SaharaReporters, conveyed the harrowing ordeal unfolding in their midst.
Further accounts reveal that Mrs. Benedicta Abonyi narrowly escaped abduction on Sunday night when the bandits stormed her residence in Ikem- Uno. She managed to flee amidst the exchange of gunfire between the assailants and the combined efforts of law enforcement agencies and local vigilantes.
Tragically, Mr. Chinaza Odumejeogu, along with his son, fell victim to the ruthless violence of the bandits during the Monday morning attack on his farm. While his son sustained a bullet wound and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital, the catechist met a grim fate, succumbing to fatal gunshot wounds inflicted by his abductors. Eyewitness testimonies shed light on the brutal nature of the assault, with Agbo Celestine recounting the chilling details of the bandits’ modus operandi. A young girl, who chanced upon the scene of the crime, provided crucial information regarding the attackers, describing them as four armed men brandishing AK-47 rifles.
Amidst the chaos, Mrs. Abonyi account paints a picture of sheer terror, as she recalls the moment she narrowly escaped the clutches of her captors. The swift response of security forces and vigilante groups played a pivotal role in her rescue, forcing the bandits to retreat in the face of fierce resistance.
Efforts to obtain an official statement from the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, proved unsuccessful as of the time of compiling this report, underscoring the urgency and gravity of the situation at hand.
As the community mourns the loss of
Mr. Chinaza Odumejeogu and prays for the safe return of the abducted victims, the heinous acts perpetrated by the bandits serve as a stark reminder of the pervasive threat of insecurity plaguing the region. The authorities are urged to intensify efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and restore peace and security to the embattled community.
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