ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Members of a Vigilante team popularly known as Neighbourhood Watch, have been attacked by unknown gunmen, in Nkerefi, Nkanu East LGA of Enugu.
The members of the vigilante group were reportedly disarmed one after the other in an unprecedented turn of events.
It was gathered that the gunmen invaded communities in both Nkanu East and Nkanu West Local Governments, in Enugu.
They gunmen were said to have taken time to visit each vigilante member in the communities, during which they all surrendered their weapons.
The last person was said to have been followed to a wake, where his weapon was also forcefully taken.
A community leader who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that the villagers have been living in fear.
Also, there are allegations that unknown gunmen have taken over the two local governments making life more difficult for the people.
Recall that last Sunday, APC members holding party meeting were allegedly attacked at Akpugo and one vehicle was burnt.
The attack was reported to have happened at Orie Akparata and has been spreading on the social media.
Also, an Airforce officer was reportedly kidnapped at Eke Agbani two weeks ego.
In their recent onslaught, a nurse was kidnapped Wednesday night at Agbani Nkanu West LGA.
The victim, Ebele, works at Agbani General Hospital. She also runs a Chemist store at the Agbani Court Area.
Last two weeks a businessman man was also kidnapped at the same Agbani. The man later paid N15m to free himself.