Gunmen kill 4 relatives of Ebonyi LG chair

Gunmen have killed four relatives of the Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Steve Orogwu, at his home town in Ekpaomaka.

The incident occurred Tuesday night when Orogwu had yet to return home.

Daily Trust learnt that the gunmen shot dead three relatives of the council boss and another.

When contacted, Orogwu who confirmed the incident said the invaders razed his family house.

The Ebonyi State Police

Command had yet to speak on the attack at the time of filing this report, but the Special Security Consultant (SSC) to the Ebonyi State government, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, confirmed the incident.

He described it as barbaric and unfortunate.