Gunmen kill one vigilante, injure others in Ebonyi

Gunmen have killed a female vigilante, Blessing Onana, and injured others during an attack on the office of Ngboejeogu Central Security in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The Chairman of the LGA, Odono Onwe, confirmed the incident via a statement issued on Wednesday.

Onwe described the incident which occurred on Monday, January 15, as cruel.

He said the gunmen also destroyed some property and stole a motorcycle in the area.

He stated: “We are saddened over the cruel and bloody invasion of the Office of Ngboejeogu Central Security at Ngbo Court by faceless gunmen.

“Severally, our security men have been battered, humiliated, abused, and murdered gruesomely.

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“This demoralises the frantic efforts of our vigilantes in safeguarding our localities.

“Sorrowfully, we mourn and console the families of the departed security personnel who lost her life in active service.”

The council boss said the incident had been reported to the police, adding that efforts were ongoing to ensure that the perpetrators of the attack were apprehended and brought to book.

Onwe said: “Our resolve to achieve peace in Ohaukwu LGA can never be undermined by anybody.

“We urge our people to be vigilant in their environment and report any illegal movement to the nearest police station.

“Ohaukwu is the land of God and such calamity shall never befall us again.”

The Ebonyi State Police Command has however yet to speak on the incident as of press time.

The Star