8.4 C
New York
Thursday, May 1, 2025

Sit-at-home: How IPOB member, commercial cyclist were killed in Nnewi

Published:

LATEST NEWS

By Favour Goodness

The two people who died during the bloody confrontation that happened at Izuchukwu junction area of roundabout in the industrial town according to eye witness account is a leader of Eastern Security Network (ESN) and a commercial motorcyclist.

Who will win Anambra Guber Election?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

Our source claimed that problem started at about 7.00am in the morning when some IPOB members came out to enforce the sit at home order and in the process blockade the major roads in the industrial town.

Some unidentified soldiers according to him however came in to clear the items used to block the roads leading to altercation between them and the IPOB members.

READ ALSO  Tinubu’s Aide, Sunday Dare, Named in $12m Corruption Scandal Involving Boxing Legend Bash Ali

Sources said that the two victims were actually killed by gun shots by the unknown soldiers.

Meanwhile, the industrial town has been reduced to a ghost town as the people who initially came to out for their daily business had to rush back home.

Some vehicles were also smashed by aggrieved persons over the attack on the civilians by armed soldiers.

Meanwhile, a combined team of security agencies as at the time of filing this report later stormed the town to disperse the protesters.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra State command could not be reached for police angle of the story

Donate to Support us
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

Hey there! Exciting news - we've deactivated our website's comment provider to focus on more interactive channels! Join the conversation on our stories through Facebook, Twitter, and other social media pages, and let's chat, share, and connect in the best way possible!

Join our social media

For even more exclusive content!

TOP STORIES

- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_imgspot_img

Of The Week
CARTOON

247Ureports Protects its' news articles from plagiarism as an important part of maintaining the integrity of our website.