Emerging report indicates that there was heavy shooting in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Monday, as gunmen returned, shooting sporadically in different areas of the city, forcing residents and road users to scamper for safety.
It was gathered that some of the affected areas were First Bus Stop Irete, Owerri West Local Government Area, around Douglas and Wethral roads, Akwakuma axis, and Control post junction.
A viral video of the incident also showed the main gate of the Imo State University being locked up, because of the incident, and Students of the School were sent back home.
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