Panic has gripped residents and students of Eziobodo in Owerri West Local Government Area, a host community to the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), following a violent invasion by gunmen on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Attack Details
Viral social media footage showed widespread chaos, with students, traders, and motorists fleeing for safety amid sounds of gunfire. One harrowing video featured a commercial motorcyclist with a blood-stained white singlet, nursing a severe head injury covered with medical plaster. He narrowly escaped death, revealing that his passenger insisted on entering the volatile area despite reports of danger.
Community Impact
The attack, which occurred in the evening, caused significant disruption, leaving residents and students on edge. While reports of injuries are widespread, the Imo State Police Command has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
This incident follows rising concerns about security in surrounding villages of Owerri.
