Gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)/Eastern Security Network (ESN) on Monday carried out a violent attack in Ebonyi State, causing panic and chaos in the region.
The incident took place at the Ezamgbo junction, on the Abakaliki/Enugu Expressway, in Ohaukwu local government at about 8:00 and it has left two commercial buses, four motorcycles, and a shop within the Ezamgbo Market burnt.
Confirming the incident, An eyewitness who craved anonymity said he could not tell how they were, but upon arrival, the armed men shot in the air which led to people scampering for safety.
Onome Onovwakpoyeya, the spokesperson for the Ebonyi State Police Command, confirmed that there were no casualties in the incident.
He clarified that the Command swiftly deployed police personnel to the scene and assured the public that efforts were underway to apprehend the gunmen.
“Today 02/10/2023, Armed men suspected to be IPOB/ESN members in a Sienna car attacked commuter buses, tricycles, and motorcycles at Ezzangbo junction,” the statement read.
“They burnt down three commuter buses, four motorcycles, and one tricycle. No life was lost.
“Operatives of the Command have been dispatched to the scene and its environs to fish out the perpetrators.
“And we believe that before the end of the day, the perpetrators will be apprehended.”