Suspected gunmen gunned down 2 persons in Mkpuma Akataka Community, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi, Friday.
The tragedy was confirmed by a citizen of the community, Mrs. Grace Nwite, on Saturday.
She said the gunmen stormed the area and started shooting sporadically.
“They came into the community and started shooting. I heard that the hoodlums came on a motorcycle,’’ Nwite said.
The hoodlums also reportedly took the life of the commander of Ebubeagu, Mr. Charles Nwankwo, in Ogboji Ward, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi in his residence..
This sad development was confirmed by the state’s Commander of Ebubeagu (the south east security network), Mr. Friday Ujor.
“I know about the incident but I have not gotten the full details of the killings,’’ he said.
The spokesperson of the state police Command, SP Chris Anyanwu, also confirmed the incident.
“There were shootings, but there is no proof of political motivation as being peddled now.
“I will get back to you after some clarification on that aspect,’’ Anyanwu stated.