Gunmen shot two persons dead in Mkpuma Akataka Community, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi on Friday.

A native of the community, Mrs Grace Nwite, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that hoodlums invaded the community and shot sporadically. That they came into the community and started shooting and she heard that the hoodlums came on a motorcycle.

The hoodlums also killed Mr Charles Nwankwo, Commander of “Ebubeagu’’ (the Southeast security network) in Ogboji Ward, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi in his house.

Ebonyi Commander of “Ebubeagu’’, Mr Friday Ujor, confirmed the killings. He said he is aware of the incident but has not gotten the full details of the killings.

Police spokesman in Ebonyi, SP Chris Anyanwu, also confirmed the killing but stated that there is no proof of political motivation.