Six Killed in Imo Community Attack by Suspected IPOB Members

Yesterday, six people were killed by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Imo State. The attack took place in the early hours at Ama Hausa in Garki, Okigwe Local Government Area.

According to residents, the community was besieged by gunfire from midnight until about 9 am when Nigerian Army troops finally repelled the attackers.

A local resident, speaking under anonymity, recounted the harrowing experience: “We heard gunshots around midnight, and again about 9 am. Everyone was running for cover. The attackers set the Ama Hausa area ablaze and shot at people, killing about seven.”

The Imo State Police Command Spokesperson, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident and expressed deep regret over the loss of lives. “It’s a very unfortunate incident, and we are doing everything possible to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book,” Okoye stated.

Okoye extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and urged the community to provide any information that could assist in the investigation. “The police are working with the military and local vigilantes to apprehend the suspects, believed to be IPOB or ESN members. The commissioner of police has appealed for public assistance in the investigation,” he added.