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No fewer than ten heavy-duty trucks were set ablaze by gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Onuimo and Okigwe Local Government Areas of Imo State on Thursday.
The attackers were reportedly enforcing a sit-at-home order to mark the court appearance of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
The terrorists caused widespread panic as residents and traders, already heading to work, fled back to their homes for safety.
Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen targeted trucks and trailers transporting goods and laterite, setting them on fire. While no casualties have been confirmed, goods worth millions of Naira were either looted or destroyed in the attacks.
A local who preferred not to be mentioned confirmed the attack to CrimeFacts on Thursday afternoon.
Throughout the chaos, there was no visible intervention from security forces, leaving residents vulnerable.
The absence of police or military presence has stoked anger among locals, who accuse the government of failing to protect lives and property.
In a video seen by CrimeFacts, the terrorists stated that they are acting on orders from their General. The hoodlums vowed no peace if Nnamdi Kanu is not released.
“ Release Nnamdi Kanu or no peace in Bia6fra land (Nigeria’s Southeast).
“We are not acting on the order from Simon Ekpa, but our triple G”.
Critics have slammed the Imo State Government for its perceived negligence, especially after urging citizens to ignore sit-at-home orders and go about their businesses.
“The Imo State Government should pay for these damages!” a furious resident said. “You encouraged people to come out, but you failed to provide security. Now, innocent people are suffering losses while the governor is busy attending events in Anambra.”
However, the police in Imo State are yet to react to this incident as of the time of filing this report.
More to follow…
