Gunmen on Friday evening opened fire on passersby at Neokeisima junction Umulogho in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, killing three on the spot.
The shooting, which took place around 7.50 pm, caused pandemonium as residents and passersby scampered for safety.
According to an eyewitness, the assailants immediately zoomed to Umuahia in Abia State in the car while the victims were soaked with blood.
Contacted, Imo Police spokesman CSP Michael Abattam said the Command was yet to get report of the incident.
“I will investigate the incident and get back to you,’ he said.