?police vow swift justice

Tragedy struck the Umusi/Olokwa community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State as Stanley Nwoke, the newly elected youth leader, was brutally murdered, leaving four of his siblings injured.

The attack, which occurred around 9 p.m. on Saturday, also saw nine houses set ablaze, escalating fears in the area.

Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, visited the community today for an on-the-spot assessment, strongly condemning the attack.

He extended his condolences to the bereaved families and those whose homes were destroyed.

?We assure the public that normalcy has been restored in Umusi/Olokwa Community, with security measures in place to prevent further unrest,? he said.

It was learnt that the violence erupted over a youth election held on January 3, 2025, after Nwoke was declared the winner.

A faction of the youth group allegedly led by Chinaza Nwachukwu and others, who are currently at large, is suspected to be behind the attack.

CP Danjuma urged all stakeholders to remain calm and law-abiding, emphasizing that ?violence is not a solution to disputes. We call on community leaders to adopt peaceful conflict resolution strategies to prevent future occurrences.? (The nation)

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