In a horrifying and tragic incident that unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday morning, no fewer than eight security agents, including soldiers, policemen, and members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, were mercilessly gunned down by unidentified gunmen in Imo State.
The shocking event took place in Umualumaku community, located within the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state, plunging the entire region into a state of shock and fear.
The joint security taskforce team, operating in two heavily armored security trucks, fell victim to the ambush orchestrated by their assailants. In a cruel and barbaric act, the attackers set fire to the vehicles, leaving no chance for the security agents to escape the inferno. Tragically, none of the brave security personnel survived this brutal assault.
Reports indicate that reinforcement teams have been urgently dispatched to the scene of the crime. Their mission is to apprehend the suspects responsible for this heinous act and recover the remains of the slain security operatives. The community has been gripped by confusion and despair in the wake of this devastating incident.
An anonymous resident of Umualumaku community, who witnessed the presence of the security agents just moments before the ambush, recounted the harrowing events, shedding light on the deep sense of insecurity that has now enveloped the area.
Henry Okoye, the spokesperson for the police in Imo State, has officially confirmed the incident. However, he has requested some time to gather all the necessary details pertaining to this horrifying tragedy.