Just In: One killed, Cars Burnt As Gunmen Attacked A Hotel In Ebonyi
The deceased
One person has been reportedly killed by yet to be identified gunmen in a hotel owned by the Ohaukwu Council Boss, Hon Ikechukwu Odono located at Ezzamgbo junction axis in the local Government Area of Ebonyi state.
Confirming the incident, the Acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu on Monday said that the gunmen attacked the hotel on Sunday night which led to unfortunate killing of one person.
The Police spokesperson said, “several vehicles were set ablaze in the hotel by the gunmen during the attack.
Blood stains at the Hotel Staircase
He stated that the police has swung into action, to unravel those behind the attack.
Meanwhile, a local Vigilante operative from the area who spoke to Journalists on grounds of anonymity said that the incident happened at about 11Pm in Amovu of Ishielu community Ohaukwu LGA of the State.
“On that night, the Hotel/Resident of the Executive Chairman of Ohaukwu LG; Hon. Prince Ikechukwu Odono Onwe was attacked by unidentified gunmen.
“One Onwe Chukwuka, AKA Mature was shot dead, another person, Mr. Odono Peter, Cross was also shot and he sustained serious bullet wound. Nine (9) Vehicles were burnt.
The Council Boss who we suspect might be the target of the attack is safe and sound. The gunmen escaped after carrying out the attack. It’s unfortunate that such an incident will be carried out against the peace loving people of the area.
One of the burnt cars.
It would be recalled that just last week a POS Operator was also shot dead in the local government by yet to be identified gunmen who also escaped without any trace.
