Three personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen in Imo State.
According to The PUNCH, the tragedy which occured at EkeIsu market in Obiangwu Village, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, has thrown the community into disarray.
A source who pleaded anonymity stated that the slain corps were attacked in the early hours of Monday.
He noted that security operatives had taken control of the neighborhood and claimed that the NSCDC personnel were traveling in a vehicle when they were ambushed and killed by their assailants.
The source said, “Three operatives of the NSCDC were killed last night at EkeIsu market in Obiangwu Community in the Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State. They were ambushed while in their vehicle. Their bodies have not been evacuated as we speak. Soldiers have taken over the community.”
The incident has been confirmed by the spokesperson for the police in the state, Henry Okoye.
