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A community source disclosed that the gunmen alleged to be Eastern Security Network (ESN) members came out to challenge the Ebubeagu Security Outfit
- The gunmen allegedly shot at the tires of a vehicle belonging to the Nigerian Army near the Judiciary High Court Orlu
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen reportedly went on a rampage in some locations in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, killing one person and injuring several people.
It was gathered that the shooting started from Banana junction and then extended to the popular Nkwu-Ito Junction and its environs.
Vehicular movements were restricted while vehicles and other property were reportedly affected as the unknown gunmen shot sporadically before the security operatives challenged them.
A community source disclosed that the gunmen alleged to be Eastern Security Network (ESN) members came out to challenge the Ebubeagu Security Outfit as the latter was said to have arrived in Orlu last Sat urday.
He said their presence infuriated the gunmen who allegedly came out to challenge them on Sunday.
The source further said that a life was lost in the attack, adding that the incident which occurred at about 12:30 pm, forced residents to take cover in their various houses as motorists completely avoided the Orlu main town.
According to him, the gunmen allegedly shot at the tires of a vehicle belonging to the Nigerian Army near the Judiciary High Court Orlu. Ukwu Aki is a popular brothel in Amaifeke Orlu. The popular Inland Guest House Orlu was set ablaze by security operatives while trying to restore normalcy in the area
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One Emeka Uba explained that trouble started when the unknown gunmen in their numbers were moving to some places within the area.
Uba added that, “one person in front of a Lexus saloon car was shot dead and his car destroyed.”
According to eyewitnesses, passengers heading to Orlu from Owerri Akwakuma Fly Over to be precise were all stranded as they waited for hours.
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