GUNMEN INVADE COUNTRY HOME OF THE CHAIRMAN, IKWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EBONYI STATE KILLING THREE OF HIS RELATIVES

The Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Steve Orogwu, yesterday escaped death as gunmen invaded his country home, killing three of his relatives. The gunmen also killed a security guard on duty and burnt down the family house of the Orogwus. A source said that the hoodlums stormed the Chairman’s home in Ekpaomaka area of Ikwo Tuesday night but didn’t meet him at home. The invaders proceeded to shoot dead three of his relatives as well as the security guard on duty.

Meanwhile, Orogwu has confirmed the incident to journalists yesterday morning,The reason for the attack could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report as Spokesperson of the Police in the state, Loveth Odah said she was away on official assignment when contacted for comments. Meanwhile, Governor David Umahi, yesterday condemned the incident, describing it as brutal and barbaric. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, the governor said the attack is unwholesome and inhuman.