One shot, vehicles burnt as gunmen attack Ebonyi communities
The police command in Ebonyi has confirmed an attack on two communities in the state by suspected gunmen on Friday night.
Onome Onovewakpoyeya, police public relations officer in the state, confirmed the incident to the journalists on Saturday in Abakaliki.
Ms Onovwakpoyeya said the police had commenced an investigation to unravel those behind the attacks.
She said the communities affected by the attack were Uburu and Okposi in Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state.
“The command is aware of the attack, and an investigation has commenced in order to arrest the suspects.
“A Sienna car and two other vehicles were burnt. A passer-by was shot in the shoulder and is receiving treatment at the hospital,” she explained.
(NAN)
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