By Charles Igbo
The Ajanaumuna Community in Ezinach, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, is flowing with blood and gripped in fear.
On August 22, gunmen stormed the Community and killed the leader of the Vigilante Group and four of his men in cold blood. They were fatally shot and given no chance of survival. They did not even have the chance to fight back as they were taken unawares.
The Community is in deep mourning. And is gripped with fear.
In response, the Imo State Police Command has unleashed its Tactical Team to, in collaboration with othes sister Security Agencies, go after the hoodlums and hunt them down.
Even though investigation is still ongoing, the Command has blamed the gruesome attack on the Eastern Security Network, ESN, the security arm of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPoB.
In a statement on the killings, DSP Henry Okoye, Imo Command’s Public Relations Officer, said that the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, who deployed the Tactical Team, has vowed to mercilessly go after the perpetrators of the heinous crime.
The statement reads:
“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has deployed the Command’s tactical teams in synergy with other sister security agencies and local vigilantes, to hunt down the suspected IPOB/ESN miscreants responsible for the senseless attack that claimed the lives of five residents in Ajanaumuna, Ezinachi, Okigwe LGA, on 22nd August, 2025, at about 2230hrs.
“During the attack, Edeh George ‘m’, a member of the local youth security team, together with four villagers identified as Emeka Ezeagwula ‘m’, Chikodi Ezeagwula ‘f’, Chidi Chileke ‘m’, and Ejike Nwankwo ‘m’, were fatally shot. The assailants further set ablaze the residence of the youth security leader and destroyed five motorcycles.
“Upon receipt of the distress report, Police operatives swiftly mobilized to the scene, evacuated the victims to General Hospital, Okigwe, where doctors confirmed them dead on arrival. Their remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary, while one survivor is currently receiving medical treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, who is personally leading an intense operation in Okigwe alongside other security agencies, condemned the heinous act and assured that no stone will be left unturned in bringing the perpetrators to justice. He stressed that those behind the attack will be made to face the full weight of the law.
“The CP also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased victims, wished the injured survivor a speedy recovery, and prayed that God grants the affected families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“The Imo State Police Command urges residents to remain calm as security has been reinforced in Okigwe and its environs.
“Members of the public are further encouraged to support the Police with credible and timely information that can aid ongoing investigations by reporting to the nearest Police Station or via 0803 477 3600.”
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