The Digest:
Gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) launched an attack on Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno communities in Arondizuogu and Ideato North local government areas of Imo State, resulting in several casualties.
Key Points:
- Suspected IPOB members attacked Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno communities.
- Incident occurred on Friday morning in Arondizuogu and Ideato North LGAs.
- Over seven people confirmed killed, several others critically injured.
- Imo State Police PPRO DSP Henry Okoye confirmed the attack.
- Commissioner of Police condemned the "barbaric, inhumane" assault.
- Police deployed operational and intelligence assets to apprehend perpetrators.
- Tactical unit led by CP Aboki Danjuma is combing the affected areas.
The attack highlights the ongoing unrest in the region as authorities work towards bringing the perpetrators to justice and stabilizing the area.
