HORROR! Massive Blood Flows As Heartless Gunmen Brutally Kill 3 Vigilantes, Innocent Teenager In Imo, See Details
In a tragic incident on Sunday evening, unidentified gunmen attacked and killed three local security operatives and a teenager in Umuaka, Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State. The assailants ambushed the vigilante members who were patrolling in a bus at Afor Umuaka, according to a community source. The gunmen, laying in wait, launched a sudden and deadly assault, firing upon the security personnel.
Tragically, amidst the chaos, a stray bullet fatally struck a teenager, claiming their life on the spot. The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, confirmed the harrowing event to journalists later that same evening. Okoye disclosed that a tactical squad had been swiftly deployed to apprehend the attackers responsible for this heinous act.
Expressing profound dismay over the incident, Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, strongly denounced the assault and the brutal slaying of the vigilantes from the Umuaka Autonomous Community.
In a statement, CP Danjuma declared, ” In response to the tragic loss of three brave vigilantes and an innocent passerby during routine crime prevention patrol, the Commissioner of Police has mobilized the Command’ s Tactical Squad with all available operational resources to collaborate closely with other security agencies and track down the perpetrators behind this reprehensible act. ”
CP Danjuma went on to convey his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased victims, emphasizing the commitment of the command to ensuring that justice is served. ” We are committed to leaving no stone unturned in apprehending all those involved and bringing them before the law, ” he asserted, underscoring the resolve of the police force to address such senseless violence.
The community of Umuaka and beyond has been left in shock and mourning following this brazen attack on local security personnel who were dedicated to maintaining peace and safety in the area. As investigations continue and efforts intensify to identify and apprehend the perpetrators, residents are grappling with the loss of lives and the implications for community security.
The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by local security forces in confronting criminal elements intent on causing harm and instability. The Imo State Police Command remains resolute in its pursuit of justice for the fallen vigilantes and the teenager whose promising life was cut short in this senseless act of violence.
