Chaos in Ebonyi: Dozens Feared Dead, Residents Abducted as Gunmen Attack Okporojo Community

Okporojo community in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has been thrown into terror following a violent attack by unidentified gunmen. Eyewitnesses report that assailants ambushed the village, setting homes ablaze, killing residents, and abducting others.

Shockingly, locals claim that five victims were beheaded, with their heads taken away during the assault. Social media videos circulating online show smoke rising from burning houses as terrified community members call on the state government and security agencies for urgent intervention.

As of the time of reporting, neither the Ebonyi State Police Command nor the state government has released an official statement on the incident.

The attack has raised urgent security concerns across the region, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of rural communities in parts of southeastern Nigeria. Authorities are expected to respond swiftly to rescue abducted residents and restore safety.