At least 30 individuals were killed in a brutal attack by suspected members of the separatist group, IPOB, in Imo State, Nigeria. The incident involved gunmen who ambushed travelers along the Okigwe-Owerri road, setting over 20 vehicles ablaze. Amnesty International condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for the Nigerian government to conduct a thorough investigation and hold perpetrators accountable. The Imo police acknowledged the attack but provided no death toll, while police operations are ongoing to locate the assailants in surrounding areas.
Amnesty International condemned the vicious attack on travelers, stating, 'It shows callous disregard for the sanctity of life.' The organization demanded immediate investigations.
The gunmen blocked the Okigwe-Owerri highway, unleashing violence in an utter show of impunity, highlighting the urgent need for accountability in Nigeria.
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