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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Gunmen on rampage in Imo State have killed the ward chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Umuchoke ward, Okwe, Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, Christian Ihim .
Also, the gunmen, who shot dead Ihim, Tuesday, abducted a female member of the party, Onyinyenchi Egenti, from a neighbouring village,Okwelle.
The gunmen were further alleged to have abducted five other members of the ruling party same night.
Ihim, was said to be a former aide to the immediate past national organising Secretary of APC in the state,Emma Ibediro.
A source,said,” the ward chairman of APC in Umuchoke Okwe in Onuimo Local Government Area has been killed. Apart from killing him, the gunmen, also kidnapped five APC members in the community.
They also went to Okwelle community, and abducted an APC female member, Onyinyechi Egenti.
Our community is under siege. The gunmen went gaga, shooting as of were in war situation .”
Imo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Henry Okoye, did not respond to our phone calls for confirmation of the story.
