Gunmen have allegedly killed three operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Imo State.
The tragic incident occurred at EkeIsu market in Obiangwu Community in the Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of the state.
A source within the affected community revealed that the gunmen launched the attack on the NSCDC operatives on Monday March 27.
The gunmen ambushed the security agents who were in a vehicle and took their lives.
Report has it that the security agents have occupied the community to restore normalcy in the area.
It was gathered that the dead bodies of the victims were still at the affected area at the time of filing this report.
The source said, “Three operatives of the NSCDC were killed last night at EkeIsu market in Obiangwu Community in the Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State. They were ambushed while in their vehicle. Their bodies have not been evacuated as we speak. Soldiers have taken over the community.”
The public relations officer of the state police, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident.
