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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Some yet-to-be identified gunmen have attacked Okporo and neighbouring communities in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State and behead a man believed to be a community leader in the area.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST gathered that the attack began on Sunday night through to Sunday morning.<\/p>\n

According to reports, the victim was beheaded on Sunday night and his head was placed on a table around the market in Okporo community.<\/p>\n

Details of the story are still sketchy as the state\u2019s Police Command Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mike Abatam, could not be reached as at press time.<\/p>\n

Orlu has witnessed several unrests over the activities of unknown gunmen wreaking havoc in the area.<\/p>\n

More to follow\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Some yet-to-be identified gunmen have attacked Okporo and neighbouring communities in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State and behead a man believed to be a community leader in the area. DAILY POST gathered that the attack began on Sunday night through to Sunday morning. 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