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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Gunmen on Sunday continued their nefarious attacks on traditional rulers in Imo State as they razed the country home of Eze Ugonna Iriele of Ogberuru community in Orlu Local Government Area.
The hoodlums according to sources from the community, came in large numbers,riding motorcycles,they were said to have later gained access to the premises after throwing local bombs into the compound.
The situation was said to have caused panic in the area as indigenes ran away to neighbouring villages.
According to the source “the while place went in flames as soon as they they threw something into the compound, they were many,they came in motorbikes ,we cant come out because we were afraid, some people even have to run away to avoid being harmed”.
When contacted for confirmation, the Sate Police spokesperson, Henry Okoye confirmed the incident.
He assured that the perpetrators will be brought to book. “Frantic investigating efforts is intensified to unravel the perpetrators of the dastardly act. They will certainly be made to face the full weight of the law”.
Orlu is one of the local governments that has come under attacks from arsonists and unknown gunmen in recent times.
