VIDEO: How Imo Youths Attending A Wedding, Were Allegedly Killed By Ebubeagu
Faith Ukanwa
Jul 19, 2022
VIDEO: How Imo Youths Attending A Wedding, Were Allegedly Killed By Ebubeagu
Residents of Otulu community in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo state, were on Monday, turned into mourners following the shooting of about 14 youths by alleged Ebubeagu security operatives .
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The youths were said to be returning after attending a traditional marriage at Awomama in the neighbouring Oru West LGA on Sunday.
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Viral videos on Monday, showed residents of the community, conveying corpses of the youths on wheel barrows in protest, wailing.
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According to the President General of Otulu community, Nnamdi Agbor, the youths were returning on motorcycles when Ebubeagu operatives allegedly opened fire on them.
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Agbor said, seven persons died on the spot, five are missing, while two are critically injured and hospitalized.
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"Our people were coming back from Awo Omamma around 7pm after a traditional wedding.
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"Ebubeagu operatives saw them in motorcycles and opened fire on them.
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"As I speak to you, we have recovered seven dead bodies who are our people. Five are missing, two are critically injured and hospitalised, while the other person who sustained minor injury has been discharged.
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"This is very unfortunate. Our people are angry. They are protesting. There was no cause for the killing. They were just riding home when the Ebubeagu Security outfit opened fire on them. This has never happened before.
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"We have reported the incident to the security agents. The commissioner of police and the commander of the 34 artillery Brigade command Obinze have visited. The DPO is also assisting. I have reported the killing to the member representing us at the parliament.
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"The celebrant is Chijioke Nnanna. Those arrested are Uchenna Orjiribeka, Chido Ekesinachi and Nnamdi Ekesinachi. Those in the hospital are Oluebube Agbor and ThankGod Iheukwumere. Those who were killed are, Chigozie Obinwa, Ozioma, Chikere Anyadioha, Ifechi Ekesinachi, Emeka Ekesinachi, Aboy Ihegboro and Chijindu. Five people are still missingÔÇØ he said.
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Meanwhile, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Micheal Abattam, said, investigation had begun.
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— Faith Ukanwa