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  • Updated: August 02, 2022

Seven Security Guards Killed By Gunmen In Imo

Seven Security Guards Killed By Gunmen In Imo

Seven security guards have been killed by gunmen at Umuafom, Orogwe in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.

It was learned that two other residents of the area were seriously wounded. 

According to a source, the gunmen who arrived in two vehicles and a bike at about 9: 30 pm on Monday took the guards unaware and shot them in separate locations. 

The source also said that while four of the security guards were shot dead at a building not too far from a hospital, the other three were shot at a new building in the area called Corpers Lodge.

When contacted, the State police spokesperson, Mike Abattam confirmed the incident.

He however he said he could not ascertain yet if those killed were security guards.

He assured that the police were already on the trail of the suspects even as he pleaded for calm.

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