The
Imo State Police Command on Monday confirmed that a convoy of armed
gunmen laid an ambush on oil workers in the Assa community in
Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, killing a police
officer, four oil workers, as well as an unspecified number of persons,
reportedly sustained gunshot injuries.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mike Abattam, confirmed this in a statement on Owerri.
“Four
workers were killed in the attack including a police officer with them.
Also, others sustained gunshots injuries,” Police said.
However, the police said they have commenced investigation into the killings and there has not been any arrest is made for now.
Sources said there have been
attacks on oil facilities in the oil communities of Ohaji/Egbema Local
Government Area of the State, for the past four months. They blamed it
on a dreaded criminal group.
He claimed; “That was how they
kidnapped the Board Chairman of a reputable company, and he has not been
released since three months. They also set ablaze equipment at
Waltersmith Industrial Park.
“They have a gang in these our oil
communities that have been disturbing us, terrorising our people and
creating tension. They are also responsible for these kidnappings that
you hear almost monthly.”
CREDIT: Vanguard
