Suspected Fulani herdsmen have attacked Agwa and other communities in Oguta local government area of Imo State.
NATIONAL POST learnt that among the victims of the deadly attacks is a pregnant woman who is currently battling for survival in a hospital.
It was gathered that several lives were lost during the attacks.
Chairman of Oguta LGA, Imo State, Ifeanyi Nnani, who visited the survivors, condemned the barbaric attacks.
He condemned in its entirety the gruesome killings of innocent people who were attacked in their own homes and farms.
Among those that he visited was Joy Osita Achugwo, the pregnant woman who was shot by the herdsmen and is currently receiving treatment.
Another victim, Mr Ekene Davis Onyejiekwe from Umuekpu in Mbano Agwa Autonomous community, who confirmed that his younger brother was shot dead in their house by the herdsmen, is equally receiving treatment.
Nnani, while commiserating with the victims, assured the people of the community that the leadership of the Local Government Area was strongly committed and dedicated towards ensuring that peace and tranquility returns to Agwa Clan.
Meanwhile, the the Federal Commissioner representing the State in Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Kyrian Uchegbu, has advised the locals to form strong vigilante groups in order to protect the communities.
Herdsmen have continued to kill and main locals in many South-East and Middle Belt states.
Earlier, NATIONAL POST reported that four people were murdered in Mgbuji community, in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State.