The Imo state Police command has condemned the murder of four persons by unidentified gunmen in Abacheke Community, Ohaji/Egbema council area of Imo state.
The Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma condemned the attack in a statement made available to newsmen by Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye on Saturday.
According to him, the command has deployed Special Tactical Squad to go all out in synergy with other security agencies and clamp down on the hoodlums responsible for the senseless act of violence.
“On 8/03/2024 at about 1830hrs, the hoodlums swiftly attacked Abacheke Community in their numbers, riding motorcycles and firing sporadically during which five residents were seriously hit.
” In a swift response, the Area Commander in charge of Ohaji Egbema and other tactical teams mobilized to the scene, the victims were immediately rushed to the hospital where four were confirmed dead on arrival while one is currently receiving medical treatment at the Hospital. Intense operation is ongoing in the area.”
“While normalcy has been restored in the area, a comprehensive investigation is ongoing to fish out the hoodlums responsible for the dastardly act and make them face the full wrath of the law.
“The Command calls on the general public, particularly the residents of Ohaji/Egbema who may have any useful information that will assist the Police in the investigation to kindly report at the nearest Police Station or via 08034773600. Let us collaboratively work towards stamping out violent crimes in the State.
“CP Danjuma commiserates with the families and friends of the deceased and vowed that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring the perpetrators are arrested and brought to book,”Police said
