In Owerri, Imo State’s capital, a tragic incident unfolded on Sunday night as three gunmen fatally shot Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Owobo. The couple, who were residents of Edo State, were attacked around 8 pm near the Chisco Transport company office, located close to the Owerri Area Police Command and Owerri Urban Police Divisional headquarters. This event caused panic among residents and businesses in the area.
Mr. Owobo, a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police, and his wife operated a Point Of Sale (POS) business. The armed assailants, attempting to rob them of a bag containing money, opened fire when their robbery attempt failed. The couple sustained close-range gunshot wounds during the encounter.
Tragically, Mr. Owobo died on the scene from a gunshot wound to his forehead, while his wife was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Owerri. Despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
The incident prompted a reaction from the police spokesperson in Imo State, Henry Okoye, who condemned the couple’s murder. The police have launched an investigation and are actively pursuing the suspects responsible for this heinous crime.