Residents of Amankwo in Imo State’s Orsu Local Government Area have fled the community following an attack by members of the Ebubeagu security outfit, who killed an unknown number of people.
The governors of the South-East region unveiled Ebubeagu in April 2021 to aid in the fight against insecurity.
Security personnel were said to have stormed the Amankwo community on Monday, shooting sporadically.
Residents told SaharaReporters that local security operatives also set fire to a market in the Nkwo-Idemili community.
According to reports, a couple was among those killed in the attack on the community.
According to SaharaReporters, the incident caused widespread panic, with residents fleeing to neighboring villages for safety.
“On Monday, Hope Uzodimma’s so-called Ebubeagu descended on my community’s market, torched and razed down the timber section of the market.”
“The attack continued until last night (Thursday) and claimed the lives of a couple and many others.” The town is now deserted.
This happens on a daily basis in all of the neighboring towns in my local government of Orsu. Everyone is terrified. Please assist us in pleading with the government to end the siege and senseless killings,” a resident told SaharaReporters.
