Unknown gunmen on Sunday razed the country home of Eze Ugonna Iriele of Ogberuru community in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo state.
According to Daily Sun, the hoodlums came in large numbers, riding motorcycles, and gained access to the premises after throwing local bombs into the compound.
The situation was said to have caused panic as indigenes ran away to neighbouring villages.
A source quoted in the report said: “The place went up in flames as soon as they threw something into the compound. They were many; they came in motorbikes.
“We couldn’t come out because we were afraid; some people even have to run away to avoid being harmed”.
The spokesperson of the Imo state police command, Henry Okoye, also confirmed the incident.
He assured residents of the state that the perpetrators would be brought to book.
“Frantic investigating efforts are intensified to unravel the perpetrators of the dastardly act. They will certainly be made to face the full weight of the law,” he said.
