Gunmen Kill Intending Couple A Week To Their Wedding In Imo (Photos)

Category: Crime News

Ndiejezie community in Arondizuogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State was thrown into mourning on Tuesday, as gunmen shot dead intending couple.

The gunmen, also, shot dead the younger brother to the man, who was driving them to the community in a commercial tricycle (Keke).

Martins Ekemezie, was returning home with his fiancee to conclude their wedding arrangement when they met their untimely death.

A source from the community said that the lovers,and a brother to Ekemezie, were shot inside the commercial tricycle (Keke), killing them on the spot.

According to the source, the traditional marriage ceremony was slated for January, 18, just a week to the event before they were killed.

The source further said that the killing has caused fear and apprehension to residents, forcing people to flee the community in large numbers.

Imo State Police Publlic Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Michael Abattam, who confirmed the incident, however ,added that he was not sure about the death of the bride to be .