At least five persons have reportedly been killed by unidentified gunmen in Osina, Ideato North LGA of Imo state.
According to a viral video circulating online, the gunmen attacked in the early hours of Friday, creating panic in the community.
A voice in the video said: “Five people have been shot dead in Osina just now. It is happening live at Osina, Ideato North LGA.
“Unknown gunmen stormed here and shot five people dead. The incident has crippled economic activities. People have run to neighbouring villages for fear of being killed.”
Henry Okoye, spokesperson for the Imo police command, said he had not been briefed on the incident when contacted.
On November 27, suspected gunmen reportedly abducted Fabian Ihekweme, a former commissioner for foreign affairs in Imo state.
Earlier, on October 9, gunmen attacked Ehime-Mbano LGA, allegedly killing several soldiers at an army camp in the area.
Similarly, on August 3, gunmen were said to have killed 10 people in Umuchoke Okwe community, Onuimo LGA of Imo state.
