The Okwu Uratta community in Imo State is engulfed in tension following the death of Mr. Friday Njoku, a resident allegedly killed by a vigilante group.

According to local sources, the community’s youths have staged protests, accusing Mr. Emmanuel Abakporo, the vigilante leader and an officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service, of overseeing Njoku’s killing.

“The community is in chaos,” an anonymous resident stated. “The youths are rioting. Njoku’s body was found dumped on Sunday, and witnesses claim it was the community security personnel who shot him.”

On Tuesday, the youths gathered and attacked Abakporo’s home, but he was not present. They assaulted his son and vandalized his wife’s shop. They then returned to his house and set it ablaze.

“The police have arrived and are trying to restore order,” the source added. “Abakporo is an officer of the Correctional Service. The victim’s family and the community’s youths are demanding justice.”

The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, confirmed that the Commissioner of Police, Danjuma Aboki, had dispatched officers to the scene. CONTINUE READING