Unknown gunmen, on Sunday night, opened fire on a patrol vehicle, killing three vigilance operatives and a passerby at Umuaka Community in Njaba LGA of Imo.
The Edo and Imo police commands have directed heads of formations to beef up security in all locations ahead of the East celebration.
Mr Chukwunyere said the group was caught unawares by the power outage, saying there was no notice of a strike by labour.
The lawyers were protesting the killing of Nnaemeka Ugboma, chairman, Customary Court, Ejemekwuru in the Oguta LGA, on February 2, while presiding over a case.
In a now viral video footage, Mr Chris Ohizu’s killers also threatened to attack other Imo residents.
Mr Thomas said that many accidents had been recorded on the particular stretch of road being marked.
