Two members of the Ebubeagu Security Outfit have been gunned down by assailants in Abakaliki, the state capital of Ebonyi.InformationGuideNigeria
Sunday Special has learned that the incident occurred on Friday night at the famed Ebebe Junction, just a few meters from the police headquarters and the Old Government House in Abakaliki.
Our source learned that many locals were hurt while fleeing to safety during the melee.
SP Chris Anyanwu, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the development.
An eyewitness, who spoke to Sunday Special, on condition of anonymity, stated, “It was last night around 9.30 pm. I passed through that place and a full complement of Ebubeagu operatives cordoned off the location.JAMB Portal
“The victims were taken to the Alex Ekuweme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. Before they could get there, two of the victims died while others with bullet injuries are now receiving treatment.
“Everybody around the location of the incident fled inside their houses for fear of becoming victims.”
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The bodies of deceased victims have been placed in the AE-FUTHA mortuary, according to additional information gathered.
Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Ebonyi State Government condemned the murder of the security personnel, describing it as gruesome.
Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, the state government’s Special Security Consultant, added that a thorough investigation had been launched to identify the perpetrators.NYSC Portal
He said, “This is quite unfortunate, unwarranted, and unacceptable. We have commenced a thorough investigation and there is reliable information that the heinous crime was committed by the unknown gunmen and opposition political party in the state.
“The information on our desk may still be sketchy but we are assuring the families of the deceased and the general public of a detailed investigation to make the perpetrators of this inglorious act face the full weight of the law.
“For the umpteenth time, anyone behind this dastardly act must pay in full. Regrettably, we are losing these able-bodied men who are sacrificing so much to ensure that the efforts of our governor, Chief David Umahi, in promoting peace do not hit the brick wall.
“You know when men of Ebubeagu are killed, the opposition with her cronies keep sealed lips as if these men are not brothers or humans. As we sincerely commiserate with the families and loved ones of these young men killed in cold blood, we are also praying for the peaceful repose of their souls.”
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