Owerri Boils as Man Shoots Schoolboy Over Football in World Bank Area

Tension grips the World Bank area of Owerri after a man shot a schoolboy who entered his compound to retrieve a football. The victim, identified as a young student, is currently in critical condition at Imo Specialists Hospital, Umuguma.

Eyewitnesses report that the boy and his friends were playing football when the ball accidentally landed in the suspect’s compound. In a tragic turn of events, the homeowner allegedly opened fire instead of resolving the situation peacefully.

Angry youths in the neighborhood have taken to the streets in protest, demanding justice for the injured boy. The atmosphere remains tense, with fears of possible reprisal attacks as security operatives monitor the situation.

Local residents have condemned the act, questioning the rising incidents of violence against children over minor disputes. Community leaders are calling for immediate intervention, urging the authorities to apprehend the shooter and ensure justice prevails.