The increasing spate of robbery, killing and attack on innocent citizens of Imo State by suspected cultists who now run riot as they operate in broad day light has become a source of concern to many Imolites.
investigations revealed that areas like Douglas and School roads, World Bank Area, to mention a few, have been invaded by suspected cultists robbing, harassing and intimidating people virtually unhindered by security agencies.
Recently, about nine persons were reportedly killed at Awara in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of the state, while the people of Umuduruegwelle in Ehime Mbano recently protested the activities of gangsters and bandits who also reportedly killed a woman in her farm.
A resident of Owerri who spoke on condition of anonymity recounted how he was confronted by some suspected cultists in broad-day light along Douglas Road and dispossessed of his money without anybody raising eyebrow.
Also, some traders along School Road by Ekeonunwa Market who also would not want their names in print recounted the incessant attacks from suspected cultists who frequently rob them and disappear without traces.
A lawyer (names withheld) residing in World Bank Area of Owerri also confided in press that the activities of these bad boys now restrict their movements once it was 7pm, and wondered whether the police and other security agencies in the state were not aware of the situation.
it was further learnt that the security situation along Douglas Road, Ekeonunwa and adjoining streets may soon worsen if no serious steps were taken to check the menace of cultists by the police and other security agents in the state.
Imolites have therefore appealed to government and all stakeholders in the area of security in the state to stand up to the new challenges posed by the activities of hoodlums especially, cultists noting that evils of kidnapping and baby theft were already becoming the order of the day.
Nigeria Newspoint
