On Tuesday night, September 4, 2024, gunmen launched a deadly attack on the Isiala-Mbano Local Government Area secretariat in Imo State, Nigeria. The attackers killed two vigilante members on duty and set fire to parts of the council building and several vehicles parked in the premises.
Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen stormed the secretariat around 8:30 pm, shooting sporadically and causing widespread destruction. Many others escaped with varying degrees of injuries, and there is currently a palpable sense of fear in the area.
The Imo State Police Command has deployed tactical teams to apprehend those responsible for the attack. The command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident and assured that efforts are being made to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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