Unknown gunmen shot two police officers, one other in Imo

 

On Tuesday, some unknown gunmen shot two police officers at a checkpoint on the road between Owerri and Okigwe in Imo state. They also shot a civilian who was inside his house.

According to an eyewitness, the shooting happened at around 6:25 am in the Akabo area of Imo state. The eyewitness said that the gunmen were driving recklessly and shooting randomly after they killed the police officers. They also targeted the man in his house and shot him.

The people who live in the area are very scared. They are running away from the area and closing their shops. One resident said that everyone is worried about what might happen next, so they are trying to stay safe until things calm down.

The police officer in charge of communicating with the public, Henry Okoye, has not yet responded to our questions about what happened.

Here is a summary of what happened:

* Two police officers were shot at a checkpoint on the road between Owerri and Okigwe.

* A civilian was also shot inside his house.

* The gunmen were driving recklessly and shooting randomly.

* The people who live in the area are very scared and are trying to stay safe.

* The police officer in charge of communicating with the public has not yet responded to our questions.

Source: Vanguardng