Unknown gunmen have beheaded a guardsman of an Imo lawmaker as violent attacks continue in the state.

The police command in Imo confirmed the attack on the country home of Ekene Nnodimele, a lawmaker representing Orsu constituency in the Imo House of Assembly.

Police commissioner Abutu Yaro confirmed this to journalists in Owerri on Wednesday.

Mr Yaro said the attack, which took place at about 1.00 a.m. on Wednesday, also had a security guard on duty in the compound beheaded.

He explained, “We can confirm that there was an attack on the country home of Nnodimele, resulting in the death of a security guard on duty who appeared to have been beheaded.

“Also, the country home of the immediate past Attorney General of the state, Cyprian Akaolisa, was also attacked, and investigation is also ongoing.”

Speaking to journalists in his hometown, Obibi, Awo–Idemili community, Orsu local government area, Mr Nnodimele confirmed that attackers beheaded a security guard on duty in his compound.

Mr Nnodimele stated that the guard attached to a private security firm was killed when he tried to resist the armed hoodlums.

“It was a very shocking news to me because my aged parents were there,” said the lawmaker. “It is not in our culture to take or end life arbitrarily. So, I believe it is the handiwork of foreign mercenaries, and I leave everything to Almighty God.”

He added, “My security man was not just killed but was beheaded. I call on security operatives to strengthen security in Orsu LGA and ensure that lives and property are protected.”

The lawmaker also confirmed an attack on Akaolisa’s country home in the same council, saying there were gunshots at the home of the erstwhile commissioner for justice before the hoodlums moved to his own home.

He, however, added that although the attackers burnt parts of the former commissioner’s house, the hoodlums did not kill anyone.

(NAN)