In a shocking turn of events on Tuesday, the once bustling Iboko, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State Market was left deserted as gunmen wreaked havoc in the area, leaving many dead.
According to a witness who pleaded anonymity stated that the assailants first made a stop at a popular filling station at Iboko, where they filled their vehicles with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) before proceeding to unleash terror on unsuspecting residents.
The source recounted, the gunmen first stopped at a popular filling station at Iboko and filled their vehicles with PMS before gunning down two persons there.
“They moved to where Ebubeagu operatives (now called Neighbourhood Vigilante members) were and opened fire on them, killing one Fredrick Idike and another person.
“They equally used an axe to slice two of the vigilante members, who have been deposited at the mortuary.
“Yesterday was Iboko Market and the ugly incident made the traders start running for safety.
“The whole market was deserted yesterday because of the incident.”
Meanwhile, speaking in a phone interview with the Punch, Ebonyi State Police Public Relation Officer, Ukandu Joshua who confirmed the incident, said, “Yes. It happened. Two lives were lost. But we are still investigating”.
