Suspected arsonists have burnt the residence of Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso, a former lawmaker who represented the Orsu/Orlu/Oru-east federal constituency of Imo state in the House of Representatives.
A source in the community told The Cable that the incident occurred on Tuesday night.
The attackers reportedly scaled the fence and tied the security men guarding the politician’s residence.
The source said:
“It happened on Tuesday night. They thought Asiwaju was home because he has been frequenting the village to campaign for the forthcoming Imo governorship election.
“But after searching for him in vain, they set his house ablaze. As I speak, the community is terrified and may have fled in fear.”
Onamma Olemgbe, director-general of the Alagbaoso campaign organisation, confirmed the incident.
He said the community and others have been constantly attacked by suspected gunmen recently.
Henry Okoye, Imo police spokesperson, condemned the attacks, saying the command has ordered a search for the arsonists.
His words:
“We will apprehend the hoodlums that are involved, and they will be made to face the full wrath of the law. That we can assure you.”
