The Imo state police command has launched a manhunt after gunmen killed a driver and abducted passengers at Amala autonomous community, Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, on Sunday.
The command’s spokesperson, Okoye Henry, in a statement on Monday, said preliminary findings indicated that at approximately 5:50 p.m., gunmen emerged from a bush path in Amala and shot the driver of a Toyota highlander jeep (SMK 514 BD).
They also abducted the passengers of a Lexus RS300 (FSD 334 XA) before fleeing the scene.
“On receiving the information, officers from Ngor-Okpala division swiftly mobilised to the scene, secured the area, and evacuated the victim to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
“Consequently, joint security operatives have commenced bush-combing, search-and-rescue, and suspect-tracking within the Amala forest axis and surrounding communities.
“Investigations have commenced with promising progress made toward apprehending those responsible,” the statement read.
The commissioner of police, Aboki Danjuma, assured residents that all necessary measures are being taken to prevent further attacks and restore safety in the area.
The command urged residents to remain calm and provide any information that may assist the ongoing operation to the nearest police station
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