Nigeria, March 10 -- Gunmen have killed four people in Abacheke, a community in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, south-east Nigeria.

Residents of the community told PREMIUM TIMES that the gunmen attacked the community on Friday evening.

One of the sources, who asked not to be named for safety reasons, said the armed men entered the community on three motorcycles.

"They were many. But I can't say the exact number. They were wearing army uniforms and facemasks," he said.

The police spokesperson in Imo State, Henry Okoye, confirmed the attack and killing in a statement on Saturday.

Mr Okoye, an assistant superintendent of police, said the hoodlums attacked the community at about 6:30 p.m. on Friday during which five yout...