By our reporter 3-6-2025
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have shot dead a Nigerian man based in USA and kidnapped his wife along Irete-Umuguma Road Owerri West Local Government in Imo State.
The incident occurred last weekend when the man, his wife and some estate agents went to inspect a property near Golden Estate and Abba Father Avenue in Umuguma, the herdsmen appeared from the bush and accosted the group who were driving in a Toyota SUV. The who man hails from Ihiala in Anambra State initially escaped the assault. But his wife was not so lucky, the gunmen took his wife and in his brave attempt to rescue his wife he was shot in the head at close range. The estate agents also sustained gunshot injuries as they escaped the scene.
The incident has triggered fear and tension across Umuguma and surrounding communities, including Irete, Nekede, Avu, Amakohia-Ubi, Okuku, and Ndegwu—all of which have seen a rise in attacks by suspected armed herders in recent months.
The police spokesperson in Imo State, DSP Henry Okoye, who confirmed the incident, said that the command has launched an investigation into the murder.
“The Command is fully aware of this unfortunate incident and has commenced a vigorous operation to apprehend the culprits and ensure justice is served,” Okoye said.
