Gunmen k!ll President-General and six village heads in Imo community

Some gunmen reportedly k!lled the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, Chief Hyginus Ohazurike and seven village heads. 

It was gathered that the gunmen who operated in a vehicle, stormed the community on Saturday evening, August 4, 2024 and opened fire on the victims while they were having a meeting. 

A source who pleaded anonymity said the community leaders were having a meeting at the PG’s shop when the attackers came.

“Some gunmen have just shot d*ad the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community and six village heads,” a source narrated. 

“The PG and the village heads were having a meeting at the PG’s shop, located at the community’s market when the attackers arrived.

“On arrival, the gunmen opened fire, k!lled all the community leaders, and set the place ablaze. All the community chiefs died in the attack.

“Nobody knew the agenda of the meeting. They were having a meeting at the PG’s shop when the gunmen arrived.

“They opened fire, k!lled all the village chiefs in attendance, and burnt the place before driving off.” 

A graphic video sighted online shows the partially burnt bodies of some of the victims. 

The sole administrator of the local government area, Emeka Obi, confirmed the k!llings, adding that they were trying to ensure normalcy.