Security operatives burnt down a hotel, a residential house belonging to the owner of the hotel and about 15 shops in Orlu, Imo State, on Sunday.
The security agents were said to have stormed Okporo and Obor communities in about 15 vehicles, including an Armoured Personnel Carrier.
Residents told journalists that the security agents made sure the hotel, Ezeacho hotel, was completely burnt down before they left.
It was gathered that two persons were killed during the operation, while some guests were arrested.
The hotelier, Chinonso Uba’s country home in Obor community was also burnt.
The reason for the action could not be ascertained as of the time this report was filed.
But eyewitness explained that, “The hotel is on the Okporo-Mgbidi Road behind St Damian Hospital mortuary, Okporo. The owner of the hotel is Chinonso Uba. I know him very well. He lives with his family in the hotel. The hotel is a storey building.
“He (Chinonso) is from the Obor community. Obor was created from Umutanze. Two persons were killed in the hotel during the operation. Chinonso lives with family in the hotel. His mother is a popular politician in the area. Her name is Mrs Dorathy Uba. The security agents cordoned off the area and made sure that the hotel was completely burnt.
“The stern looking security agents also went to the hotelier’s village house at Obor community and set it ablaze. They also burnt no fewer than 15 shops, where caskets were being sold opposite the hospital.”
