Gunmen Murder Retired Police Officer In Imo State, Slit His Throat

Gunmen have murdered a retired police officer Chris Kpatuma a.k.a Hipis in Mgbala Agwa Autonomous Community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo.

The police officer was killed on Wednesday with sources telling Channels Television that the attackers are suspected escapees from the Owerri Correctional Centre who live in a neighboring community.

Kpatuma was waylaid at the entrance of his home and shot dead while his body was taken away. His throat was slit when his body was later found.

The spokesman of the Imo State Police Command Mike Abatam, who confirmed the development, said investigations into the matter have commenced also.