An official of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), A A Kassim has been shot dead by unknown gun men in Owerri, Imo State.
The gunmen attacked him on Tuesday;riddled the patrol vehicle he was in with bullets. The officer died before help could come.
At the NIS office in Owerri, many officers were seen in mourning mood and discussing the matter .
One of the officers,said there was no justification for the attack on an unarmed officer.
Gunmen have made life uncomfortable for the people Southeast and visitors to the zone. Many security personnel: the Police, Army, and other sister agencies have been killed by gunmen. The development has caused serious damage to the zone as fear and apprehension have taken over the Zone.