Enforcers of the illegal seven-day sit-at-home order have again shot a Keke rider and a pedestrian dead at Akwakuma junction in Owerri North Local Government
A tailor at Akwakuma junction, who pleaded anonymity told LEADERSHIP that another pedestrian was also hit by stray bullet during the attack.
“I was at my shop when the gunshots started raining in the air. We all ran away in fear. Although, I did not see the gunmen but I heard their gunshots closely. Two people were shot dead.”
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