A driver of a Toyota Highlander SUV was killed in a gun attack by suspected militants in Amala, Imo State’s Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area, on Sunday evening around 5:50pm.
The gunmen also abducted occupants of a separate Lexus SUV, though the number of hostages isn’t clear.
Imo State police spokesman, Henry Okoye, said officers quickly responded, secured the area, and took the victim to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma has launched a manhunt for the attackers.
Joint security forces, including vigilantes, are combing the Amala forest and nearby areas to track the gunmen and rescue the abducted victims.
Meanwhile, residents have been urged to stay calm and share any helpful information with authorities.
