Police security were ordered to leave the venue before the traditional rulers were attacked by gunmen in Imo State.
According to the source, when the police were prevailed upon to stay until the end of the meeting, they said that they were summoned by their commander.
The police team detailed to provide security for the Traditional Rulers’ meeting at Njaba left the meeting, saying that they were summoned by their commander.
An hour later, gunmen invaded the venue and opened fire – Eyewitnesses say
A source, who attended the meeting said the Police also sent some men to the venue of the meeting to provide security.
The source said that men of Operation Search and Flush were deployed there with their team leader but left less than an hour into the meeting.
According to the source, when the police were prevailed upon to stay until the end of the meeting, they said that they were summoned by their commander.
He said: “The chairman was even seen telling them they cannot leave after agreeing to provide security for the event.
“They eventually left. They said they were summoned by their commander. About an hour later, the hoodlums struck. Njaba is my LGA.”
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