Military operatives have caused havoc in Awo Mmamma community in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State after gunmen allegedly killed a soldier in the area on Monday.
It was learnt that the military men had invaded the town and burnt a hotel, cars, houses and shops in the area, Daily Sun reports.
It was gathered that scores of residents have fled to neighbouring communities in fear after the incident at Ishieke junction.
A source who spoke to the publication said, “Some hoodlums attacked some soldiers at Ishieke junction in Awo Mmamma and killed one of them. They zoomed off towards Ihiala in Anambra State. Later, soldiers invaded the area and caused havoc in the area by setting a hotel, cars, houses and stalls on fire.
“As we speak, people are taking refuge in bushes. Military men are ravaging our community. It is on fire. There is serious arson here.”
The State police spokesperson, Michael Abattam, and the spokesperson for the 34 artillery brigade command, Obinze, Owerri, Sunday Akuga, are yet to confirm the development.
