Unknown hoodlums have invaded a hotel, popularly known as “Galaxy” in the Isu Community, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and killed three persons.
Mr Igwe Nwaokorie, a resident in the area told newsmen on Sunday in Abakaliki, that the incident happened on Thursday Night.
Nwaokorie said that among the three persons killed were the owner of the hotel, Chief Ogbonnaya Nwadibia, also known as “Galaxy” and two others.
“The incident occurred on the night of Thursday, Aug. 25. The suspect came on motorcycles armed, about three of them and entered the hotel.
“Before we could know what was happening, we start to hear gunshots that lasted for some minutes. After which, they left and three persons were found dead, including the owner of the hotel,” he explained.
SP Chris Anyanwu, Spokesman, Police Command in Ebonyi confirmed the attack and noted that they were yet to have the full detail of the incident.
“Yes, the Command has heard about the incident but we have not gotten the full detail of what happened,” Anyanwu stated.
