Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki
Gunmen went on rampage again in Ebonyi State killing one person as they attacked a hotel.
The gunmen also burnt several vehicles in the attack which happened on Sunday in Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Gunmen have been terrorising Ohaukwu Local Government in the last few months, killing and burning properties.
Few weeks ago, gunmen attacked a POS operator in the area and killed him.
The gunmen carted away his cash, machine and cell phone after killing him.
The hoodlums also killed a female security vigilante member of Ngbo local vigilante in the local government early last month.
In the latest attack in the local government, the gunmen struck in a hotel allegedly owned by the Chairman of the council, Ikechukwu Odono.
The gunmen stormed the hotel at the wee hours of Sunday and shot for several hours.
One person was killed during the incident with several vehicles burnt.
Police spokesperson in the state, Joshua Ukandu confirmed the attack.
According to the Police spokesperson, several vehicles were set ablaze in the hotel by the gunmen during the attack.
He stated that the police has swung into action, to unravel those behind the attack.
The attack comes barely 48 hours after gunmen attacked a checkpoint in Abakaliki killing 4 policemen and 2 civilians.
