Stanley Emeana
Barely 48 hours after the death of the leader of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, Commander Ikonso, Panic and confusion hit Hardel area in Orji Owerri North LGA on Sunday evening when gunmen attacked about four motorists in a robbery attack.
The incident which happened very close to the Orji Divisional Police headquarters left many wounded.
Eastern Voice gathered that one of the motorists who was shot was driving an unmarked security vehicle, when gunmen double-crossed and shot at him, before attacking other vehicles, including commercial buses.
Our correspondent was reliably informed that three gun-wielding suspects were seen robbing vehicles as other motorists either turned back or abandoned their vehicles on the expressway and ran away.
The suspects shot indiscriminately, as they fled into tin air without any form of challenge from the security operatives .
Reacting on the ugly development ,the police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, who confirmed the robbery incident, said while one of the victims was shot in the leg others are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Center, Owerri.
Recall that the tactical team of the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Army, and Department of State Services (DSS), in a joint operation early Saturday, stormed the operational headquarters of the ESN in Awomama, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, killing Ikonso and six members of the group.
