The police command in Imo has launched a manhunt for the killers of a yet-to-be-identified man, who was killed while inspecting his newly purchased land on Sunday.

The command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this to journalists on Monday in Owerri.

The assailants also abducted the victim’s wife who had accompanied her husband to inspect the land.

“The command has swung into action with a view to rescuing the woman and arresting the suspects. The command is aware of this unfortunate incident and has commenced a vigorous operation to uncover the miscreants responsible for the act and ensure they face the full wrath of the law,” Mr Okoye said.

The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. at Irette Road, Golden Estate, Abba Father Avenue, Umuguma in Owerri West LGA.

A witness stated, “The man was driving with his wife and two agents in his Highlander jeep when masked men carrying guns attacked them. He escaped while they held his wife but later returned to check the whereabouts of his wife.

“They tried to also kidnap him but he resisted them, and they killed him immediately and abducted his wife.” 

The witness said the gunmen moved into the forest with the woman and abandoned the vehicle at the crime scene.

(NAN)