Bloodbath As Gunmen Kill Seven Community Leaders During Meeting In Imo State

Tragedy struck the Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State on Saturday night, as unknown gunmen killed seven individuals, including the President General of the community and six village leaders.

Sources from the community revealed that the assailants launched their attack during a weekly meeting held at the President General's shop in the community market. The gunmen reportedly opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in the immediate deaths of the community leaders.

"Gunmen have just shot dead the President General of Umucheke Okwe and six village heads," a community member, who preferred to remain anonymous, told DAILY POST.

The source further detailed the harrowing incident: "Upon their arrival, the gunmen unleashed gunfire, killing all the community leaders before setting the place ablaze. All the community chiefs perished in the assault."

The motive behind the attack remains unknown, with the source adding, "Nobody understands the reason for the assault. No one knows the purpose of the meeting."

The aftermath of the attack has left the community in a state of panic, with villagers fleeing their homes in fear.

As of the time of this report, the Imo State Police Command had not yet issued a statement. Efforts to contact the Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, were unsuccessful as his phone remained switched off.