Gunmen on rampage have killed a community leader in Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State and three others.
Two police officers who ran into the scene were also allegedly shot dead.
But Imo Police spokesman, CSP Michael Abattam, said he was not aware of the incident which took place on Wednesday.
The community leader’s identity is still unknown as of the time of this report.
Read Also JAMB Identifies 1Million Fake Admissions, Tells Students To Hold Institutions Responsible For Admission Letter
A source said the killing of the community leader, said to be a traditional title holder in the area, triggered other killings.
Although details of the incident were still sketchy, the titled chief was said to have been killed by gunmen at his home with his personal guard who attempted to save him.
It was gathered the two policemen reportedly killed ran into the gunmen.
Another was said to have escaped with a bullet wound.
A local meat vendor and another woman close to the scene of the incident were also hit by stray bullets.
The incident caused panic in the entire community as most of the residents, according to sources, have deserted their homes.
However, Abattam told the Nation he was not aware of the incident.
Read Also Ogun Lawmaker Cries Out Over Invasion Of Elephants On Farmlands
He promised to contact the Divisional Police Headquarters in the area and get back but was yet to do so at the time of filing the report.