Several Schools in Owerri were shutdown in Owerri, Imo state on Monday over a threat by Unknown Gunmen.

VAM News learned that the threat letter was posted in several areas of the town.

This newspaper recalls that Imo state has been having severe security problems due to the activities of the gunmen. Just last week, a police station and the home of Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader, George Obiozor were bombed by the gunmen.

This development has sent panic all through the state. The gunmen, in the undated threat letter, had warned that there should be no movement in the state on Mondays adding that the Nigerian national Anthem or Pledge must not be recited in any school or institution.

They also threatened Tricycle riders(Keke Napep) warning that none of them must be seen operating on Mondays in the state.

Several schools have already been shut down.

A resident who pleaded anonymity said: “First thing this morning when the news that unknown gunmen issued last warning to shut down schools in Imo state, I quickly rushed and collected my children from school”

Schools were shutdown in Akwakuma, Amakohia, Owerri-Aba road and Owerri- Onitsha road. Some schools along MCC/Uratta Road, Okigwe road, Orji axis and World bank areas were also closed.

VAM News has a photograph of the threat letter; CONTINUE READING…

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