An intended couple was slain in Imo State by suspected gunmen.
The victims, Ifechukwu Martin and Gloria Mba, were assassinated on Tuesday in Arondizuogu in the state’s Ideato North Local Government Area. Their wedding was scheduled for January 18, 2023.
The incident, which led to fear in the neighborhood, also resulted in the death of the groom’s brother, who was driving them.
According to a local who talked to media under the condition of anonymity, the murder called for a thorough investigation.
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He said, “A young man who was coming home for his marriage was killed in his village yesterday night (Tuesday) with his fiancée and the brother who was conveying them in his Keke (tricycle). This happened at Ndiejezie Izuogu in Ideato LGA of Imo State.
“We complained of this reckless kidnapping, killing and burning of vehicles in Arondizuogu last year and the police spokesman assured me that something was already being done about it.
“But since then, the killing and kidnapping have been happening every day. The people of Arondizuogu did not come back for Christmas and New Year. The few that came could not move around in their cars. As we speak, there was a mass exodus of people from Arondizuogu this morning (Wednesday) after the incident of last night.
“The hoodlums specialise in stealing flashy cars and killing their owners if they refuse to release them. Other times, cars are burnt in the process. We are no longer safe in Arondizuogu. Students are afraid of going to schools; our mothers no longer go to markets for fear of the unknown. Please help us before we are finished.”
When Newsmen called the state’s police spokesperson, Michael Abattam, he confirmed the occurrence.
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