Chaos reigned in many parts of Orlu and Orsu local government areas of Imo state yesterday. Dare-devil gunmen and security agents in the state engaged in heavy exchanged of fire, TheNewsGuru.com can report.
It was gathered that the gun fire exchange which started on Saturday night extended till Sunday morning and many people couldn’t go to church to worship for fear of being caught in the gun duel.
Security operatives stormed the affected areas when reports filtered out that gunmen were regrouping to launch attacks.
In the ensuing commotion, TheNewsGuru.com learnt, a hotel, Inland Guest House was completely razed down on Sunday morning.
Banana Avenue and some parts of Orlu town which have been known for notoriety in recent times, also got caught up in the bedlam.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that Imo state police command is yet to comment on the clash as at when filing this report.
However, findings show that security agents in the state are on top of the situation to calm nerves in Orlu and Orsu local government areas.