BREAKING: One dead as gunmen set Gov. Uzodinma mansion on fire

Gunmen have reportedly attacked the residence of Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo State.

Mouthpiece NGR gathered that the governor’s residence in his Omuma hometown of Oru East Local Government was attacked in the early hours of Saturday.

There was said to have been heavy gunfire during the attack.

A source said some parts of the building and vehicles were burnt by the gunmen.

Though information about the incident is still sketchy, but multiple reports suggests that one person has been confirmed dead. 

The incident is coming few days after unknown gunmen attacked the police headquarters and the correctional centre in Owerri, Imo State, setting 38 vehicles ablaze and freeing 1,844 inmates.

Police stations have also come under attack in the region, with many officers killed.

South-East governors recently announced a joint security outfit, codenamed ‘Ebube Agu’ to battle rising insecurity.