Imo State Police Command has confirmed that three out of five persons attacked and shot on Thursday by armed bandits, in front of their compound at Umuebele Okporo in Orlu have died.
Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Ahmed Barde, in a statement, on Sunday revealed that the victims were meeting in front of their compound when they were shot at.
The police boss said investigation is ongoing, adding that the community and its environ had been fortified with more security personnel.
While reassuring the community of police support, he appealed to Imo residents to go about their lawful businesses without fear or molestation as calm has been restored in the community.
Nwada Chinweoke Ugoabata, Obinwannem News Writer / 20 June, 2022
