A deadly ambush on the Okigwe-Owerri Road has reignited fears across Imo State and beyond. The scale of violence, suspected motives, and human toll raise deeper questions about rising insecurity in the southeast. Here's what we know so far—
- Gunmen ambushed travelers on the Okigwe-Owerri Road, killing many and torching over 20 vehicles.
- Eyewitnesses estimate 30+ deaths, mostly travelers trapped in burning vehicles.
- Attackers allegedly shouted about enforcing a sit-at-home order, echoing pro-Biafra separatist tactics.
- Videos show chaotic scenes—burning trucks, gunfire, screams. Some victims may have been burned alive.
- Police suspect IPOB militants. The group has denied involvement in similar past attacks.
- A joint task force has launched a manhunt. Casualty figures remain unofficial.
- With Kanu still detained and violence escalating, how can Southeast communities be truly protected?
