On Friday, gunmen killed at least seven people when they raided the towns of Umualoma, Ndiakunwanta, and Ndiejezie in Arondizogu, Ideato North Local Government Area, Imo State.
Locals in the villages of Umualoma, Ndiakunwanta, and Ndiejezie were shot by gunmen on a motorbike, according to information obtained, leaving multiple fatalities and numerous gravely injured.
Customers, bystanders, and store owners were reportedly the victims.
Our correspondent was informed by a source who wished to remain anonymous that the victims were in drinking establishments, with some playing a draft game, when gunmen on a motorcycle darted by, shooting intermittently at anyone.
The source said, “The people who died were in different bars drinking, or were the people selling and attending to their customers. I heard they also shot at people who were playing a draft game to while away time. As I speak to you, about 12 people are lying dead, and many are critically injured due to running to seek safety.”
Henry Okoye, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, confirmed the tragedy in a statement on Friday, stating that seven individuals were killed and multiple others were injured.
Okoye insisted that because security personnel had been sent in and tactical teams had begun a vigorous hunt for the murderers, life had returned to normal in the villages.
He confirmed that the killings took place at Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno in the early hours of Friday, July 25, 2025, in Arondizuogu, Ideato North LGA, and attributed it to gunmen suspected of belonging to the banned IPOB/ESN.
“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has strongly condemned the gruesome attack carried out by gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN in the early hours of today, 25th July 2025, at Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno, all in Arondizuogu, Ideato North LGA.
“The senseless assault, which claimed the lives of over seven persons and left several others critically injured, was described by the CP as barbaric, inhumane, and totally unacceptable. He assured the public that the Command has deployed adequate operational and intelligence assets to identify, apprehend, and bring the perpetrators to justice.
“Consequently, the CP has led tactical units for intense combing of the affected areas and affirmed that the situation is now under control, and proactive security measures have been taken to forestall further attacks and restore lasting peace in the region.
“While expressing heartfelt sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives, CP Aboki Danjuma prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased and a speedy recovery for the injured. He also extended his condolences to the bereaved and encouraged them to remain strong during this difficult time,” the statement read.
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