Gunmen have murdered a police officer identified as Ukam Efut in Imo State, and severed his manhood.
The incident happened in Agwa, Oguta local government area of the state.
The victim, an Assistant Superintendent of Police was attacked at a checkpoint at Okpo-efi junction, Agwa Ejemekwuru road alongside two other colleagues.
While Efut was killed at the spot, the other two managed to escape with injuries.
A village source, who gave his name as Odogwu, told Leadership that the attacked officers were manning a checkpoint when the incident occurred.
“The policemen were at their checkpoint where they collected money from suspected oil bunkerers, when they were attacked. While Efut was shot dead at the spot, the other two managed to escape with injuries,” he said.
“The twist is however that the gunmen severed the deceased manhood and made away with it, a situation that has resulted in fear of harassment on our people.”
President-General of the community, Ekene Onyejiekwe, who confirmed the incident, said already the remains of the slain officer has been moved to the morgue with assistance of his community people.
“The area commander instructed that the remains of the fallen police officer be taken to the morgue. Members of our community and security operatives took the body to the morgue in Owerri. That is all I can tell you about the incident,” he said.
The late Efut, who is due for retirement in two years time, was transferred to the Oguta local government area less than six months ago.