By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
NewsunplugNewsunplugNewsunplug
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Journal
Reading: Gunmen kill retired police officer and his wife in Imo
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
NewsunplugNewsunplug
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Journal
Search
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Journal
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
Newsunplug > Blog > Metro > Gunmen kill retired police officer and his wife in Imo
Metro

Gunmen kill retired police officer and his wife in Imo

Godson
Last updated: August 22, 2023 12:39 am
Godson Published August 22, 2023
Share
SHARE

Gunmen suspected to be robbers have killed a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sampson Owobo and his wife, in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

The incident happened around 8 pm on Sunday, August 20, 2023, beside the Chisco Transport company office, very close to the Owerri Area police command office along Egbu Road-Owerri.

An eyewitness said that the three gunmen who operated in a vehicle were trying to dispossess the couple who run a Point Of Sale business, of their bag containing the unidentified amount of money.

The couple resisted them and they shot the retired ASP at close range on his forehead. His wife was also shot at her left-hand side, close to her chest at a close range.

While Mr. Owobo died on the spot, his wife was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, by policemen where she was pronounced dead.

“Three armed men just killed a husband and his wife. This incident happened close to the Chisco Transport company office which is very close to Owerri Police Area command headquarters and Owerri Urban Police Divisional headquarters, at the fire Service on Egbu Road-Owerri,” the witness narrated.

“The armed robbers were carrying pump action rifles and were trying to carry a bag containing money. The husband and wife run a POS business and also sell loaves of bread. When they could not succeed in carrying the bag of money, they shot the couple at close ranges.

“They shot the man at close range at his forehead, close to his eyes. They shot his wife at close range too, at her left-hand side, very close to her chest. While the man died immediately, his wife who was bleeding profusely was pronounced dead at FMC-Owerri

“The man’s name is Sampson Owobo. He hailed from Edo State. He is a retired police officer. He retired with the rank of ASP. He retired about five years ago or so

“The armed robbers fled and haven’t been caught. This is so bad. This crime happened very close to the Owerri fire service police area command headquarters and the Owerri Urban Police Divisional headquarters.”

The spokesperson of the State Police Command, Henry Okoye, confirmed the murder of the couple and disclosed that the police in the state were on the trail of the fleeing suspects.

You Might Also Like

Police recover police and military uniforms from kidnappers den

Borno journalist debunks reports alleging that 21-year-old Bauchi woman st*bbed her husband to d*ath because he planned to take second wife

Corps member dies in motor accident on POP day

Caucasian lady recounts how her mother’s affair with a Nigeria scammer destroyed her family (video)

Police officer arrested for car theft in Kogi

Quick Link

  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Your sins can’t be forgiven even if you join us – APC tells Fubara
  • Seven people killed as severe weather lashes South AfricaSeven people killed as severe weather lashes South Africa
  • Former Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich breaks three-year silence on being forced to sell the club
  • Sokoto police confirm six k!lled in suspected Eid bomb blast
  • Women didn’t let me rest even when they knew I was married – Charly Boy

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Categories

  • ES Money
  • U.K News
  • The Escapist
  • Insider
  • Science
  • Technology
  • LifeStyle
  • Marketing

About US

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.
Quick Link
  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index
Top Categories
  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index

Subscribe US

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form]

Top Categories

  • Entertainment

Categories

  • ES Money
  • U.K News
  • The Escapist
  • Insider
  • Science
  • Technology
  • LifeStyle
  • Marketing

About US

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.
Quick Link
  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index
Top Categories
  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index

Subscribe US

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form]
© 2023 Newsunplug | All Rights Reserved.
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Our site is an advertising supported site. Please whitelist to support our site.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?