Insecurity
Gunmen Attack Vigilante Office In Ebonyi, Kill Female Officer
Security men in the local government area have been battered, humiliated, abused, and murdered gruesomely by some unidentified gunmen.
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State – Unidentified gunmen attacked a local security outfit’s office in Ebonyi State and killed a female vigilante operative identified as Onwe Blessing Onana.
It was gathered that another guard sustained injuries in the attack on the Office of Ngboejeogu Central Security at Ngbo Court in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi state.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Ohaukwu local government area, Odono Onwe confirmed the attacks and further revealed that some properties and a motorcycle were carted away by the hoodlums.
He explained that several times, security men in the local government area have been battered, humiliated, abused, and murdered gruesomely by some unidentified gunmen.
“Sorrowfully, we mourn and console the families of the departed security personnel that lost her life in active duty, the one that is injured, operatives of Ngboejeogu Central Security, Ngboejeogu Clan, and entire Ohaukwu.
“Our resolve to achieve peace in Ohaukwu Local Government can never be undermined by anybody, we urge our people to be vigilant in their environment and report any illegal movement to the nearest police station. Ohaukwu is the land of God and such calamity shall never befall us again. Amen.”
He, however, said that security operatives have initiated a move to ensure that the culprits of the heinous crime are apprehended and brought to justice.