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2 Feared Dead as Gunmen Set Imo Gov’s House on Fire

Matilda Omonaiye/

The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma‘s house at his hometown in Omuma, Oru East local government area of Imo state, was attacked and set ablaze by gunmen this morning.

The gunmen also killed two operatives  securing the residence before burning down properties.

Videos on social media show a man lying unconscious at the gate of the residence while parts of the building were on flame.

A bus parked inside the residence was also set on fire.

The Imo State Commissioner for Information Declan Emelumba confirmed the incident.

Explaining the occurrence, Emelumba said at about 9am, a group of hoodlums numbering about 15 driving in a motorcade of three vehicles accompanied by a tipper loaded with used tyres stormed the governor’s residence in an attempt to burn it down.

“In the crossfire that ensued a few casualties were recorded.  Preliminary investigation suggests that the foiled attack may have been politically sponsored,” Emelumba said.

More photos from the scene of the fire

Details later…..

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