The house of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Professor George Obiozor, in Awo- Omamma in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, was bombed with Improvised Explosives Devices, IED and petrol bombs.
According to an eyewitness who spoke with Vanguard from Awo-Omamma, the unknown gunmen drove into the compound about 06:15AM, shot indiscriminately for over 15 minutes before they set ablaze the house.
As if that was not enough, Obiozor’s brother’s houses were also set ablaze. They lost so many valuables.
According to a villager, “They used explosives device and petrol gallons to put fire in the building. We entered the building some parts of the building were still burning, the properties were burnt to ashes.
“The roof of the buildings were blown off and scattered around the compound. Those living in the compound are now in fear that the unknown gunmen will likely come to cause more damage.”
He added: “The most painful aspect of It was that the houses to Obiozor’s brother were set ablaze by these hoodlums. It was not as much compared to that of Obiozor house.”
When Vanguard called the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Micheal Abattam, he confirmed the incident saying that “There was an attack on Obiozor’s house early this morning.” He added: “officially no report of lives lost.”
Watch video from the scene below.
Hope Uzodinma is always the judge and jury in every incident that occurs. Why must he conclude that the arson was politically motivated and at the same time, saying that Dr George Obiozor is not politician. He should’ve allowed the police and other security agencies to do proper investigation and come out who the culprits are. That’s what he did during the prison break that took place in Owerri. It seems he has little or no knowledge about governance. He shouldn’t preempt investigation into cases, thereby making the work of the proper organ to do such jobs Useless.