Unspecified number of people were killed as unknown Gunmen reportedly launched a deadly attack on Okporojo community in Oso Edda, within Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State
The Local source who disclosed this to Newsmen said that the attackers stormed the community in the early hours of Friday, unleashing violence that left several residents killed, many abducted, and multiple houses razed.
According to the resident who spoke on condition of anonymity, the assailants carried out gruesome killings during the raid.
“They beheaded five persons and took their heads away,” the source said, adding that “many people were also kidnapped, and several houses were set on fire.”
Videos circulating on social media show raging fires consuming residential buildings, while voices in the background can be heard crying for help and calling on authorities to intervene.
“The whole community is under attack. They are burning our houses and killing our people,” a distressed voice said in one of the clips.
Another resident said the community had been thrown into chaos, with many villagers fleeing into nearby bushes and neighbouring communities for safety.
The Ebonyi State Government has however confirmed the attack, describing it as “barbaric”.