Gunmen Kill Eight Soldiers and Policemen in Imo State
In a tragic incident that has left the community in shock, a total of eight security agents, including soldiers, policemen, and members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, were killed by gunmen in Imo State. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning in the peaceful community of Umualumaku, located in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state.
The security agents were part of a joint security taskforce team conducting a routine operation. They were traveling in two security trucks when they were ambushed by their attackers in a well-coordinated operation. Unfortunately, none of them survived as they were trapped inside their operational vehicles, which were subsequently set on fire by the assailants.
A source with knowledge of the situation, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed that reinforcement teams have been dispatched to the crime scene with the primary objective of apprehending the suspects and recovering the bodies of the slain security agents.
A resident in the Umualumaku community, who wished to remain anonymous for security reasons, revealed that he had seen the security agents just moments before the attack. He described how the incident has left the entire community in confusion and distress.
A video clip of the attack, showing the security agents and their vehicles engulfed in flames, has circulated widely, adding to the shock and concern of the residents.
Henry Okoye, the spokesperson for the state police, confirmed the incident when approached for comment but requested additional time to gather comprehensive details regarding the event. The situation remains under investigation as authorities work to uncover the motives behind this act and bring the perpetrators to justice.
