Many feared dead as gunmen strike in Imo

Many residents have been feared dead after gunmen attacked Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno villages in Arondizuogu community, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred between Thursday night and Friday morning.

An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed that the gunmen on several motorcycles opened fire on villagers without any provocation, killing over 14 people in different locations.

The resident also called for increased security measures in the areas and swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Videos of the victims in their pool of blood later circulated on social media, arousing outrage and condemnation.

The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Okoye said at least seven people were killed in the coordinated attacks.

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Okoye described the attack as “barbaric, inhumane, and totally unacceptable.”

He assured the public that the police had deployed operational and intelligence assets to identify, apprehend, and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Okoye said: “The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, strongly condemned the gruesome attack carried out by gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN.

“The senseless assault claimed the lives of over seven people, and left several others critically injured.

“Consequently, the commissioner of police is leading a tactical unit for intense combing of the affected areas and affirmed that the situation is now under control.

“The command urges members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding.

“Anyone with useful information that can assist ongoing investigations is encouraged to contact the nearest police station or reach out through the command’s emergency lines. All information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.”

The Star