Gunmen on Friday night shot dead two members of Ebubeagu Southeast Security Outfit in Ebonyi state.
The incident happened at Ebebe junction in Abakaliki, capital of the state
It was gathered that many others sustained bullet injuries.
A source in the area said the gunmen stormed the area around 7:00pm with two motorcycles wearing face masks and opened fire on the Ebubeagu operatives.
The source said: “We heard repeated gunshots at Ebebe junction. We do hear gunshots at Ebebe junction, but last night’s own was different.
“Unknown gunmen had a clash with Ebubeagu security operatives last night.
We heard that three persons were shot by the unknown gunmen, but we are sure that one person was confirmed dead on the spot”, the source noted.
Another eyewitness that lives close to Ebebe junction, said: “the unknown gunmen killed two Ebubeagu operatives. The unknown gunmen came with two motorcycles and they covered their faces.
“The unknown gunmen were shooting sporadically and they injured many people, but two persons died on the spot.”
The Security consultant to Ebonyi State government, Mr. Stanley Okoro Emegha, confirmed the incident.
He said: “What do you want me to do now. Can’t you please leave me alone. Leave me alone please. They killed two of my personnel last night and you are calling to ask me what?”
Police spokesperson, Chris Anyanwu also confirmed the incident.
He identified the victims as Igwe Emmanuel, 30 years and Udu Samuel Elekwe, 40 years.
