The attacks by Gunmen at Ohii Junction on the Owerri-Orlu Road in Imo State on Monday was said to have left about four persons dead.
According to sources, the gunmen had targeted PoS Operators among other people in the area.
Two of the victims, they said, were policemen on duty in the area.
A video clip was said to be circulating on various social media platforms showing the lifeless bodies of the victims.
A Facebook user, Anyaeri Bright, who shared a video clip of the incident, confirmed that two policemen and two civilians allegedly lost their lives in the attack.
The fleeing gunmen, were said to have opened fire at the junction, which claimed the lives of the victims.
As of the time the report was filed, the reason for the attack was yet to be ascertained.
Some Point of Sales operators were said to have been attacked and their monies stolen in parts of Owerri on Monday.
Presh Iheanacho said, “Earlier today, around 9am, some armed men in a Corolla vehicle attacked some POS shops and passersby just before Rapour Junction, disposing them of cash and valuables.”
Another resident, Ikechukwu Eze, disclosed that some POS operators were robbed at Amawire – Orji on the Owerri – Okigwe Road.
Iheanacho also disclosed that around 8am on Monday, some criminals stormed Christiana junction at Egbu Road and robbed PoS operators.
The spokesperson for the police in the state, Henry Okoye, said that he was yet to be briefed when contacted.
He promised to make inquiries and get back to Punch correspondent but was yet to do so as of the time of filing the report.
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