DEVELOPING STORY: One dead in sporadic shootings in Owerri town

 

Gunmen in their numbers with Siena and Highlander vehicles stormed the popular and ever-busy Akwakuma Junction, Owerri in Imo on Saturday afternoon.and engaged in sporadic shootings which upturned the junction to a chaotic place in a split of seconds.

Our correspondent gathered that market (Old)women, passengers scampered for safety during the shooting.

Sources said that a tricycle (keke driver) died after he was hit by a stray bullet while many others sustained injuries.

Currently, the whole place is deserted as people continue to live in fear.

When contacted Henry Okoye, the Imo State police spokesperson did not respond to calls.

More to follow….

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