Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has visited the site where gunmen ambushed and killed security operatives early on Tuesday.

The incident occurred in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state, and resulted in the loss of several lives.

Uzodinma expressed his condolences to the victims' families and assured the people of Imo State that justice would be served.

He promised to ensure that the perpetrators of this crime are apprehended and held accountable for their actions.

He wrote, "I was saddened at the news of an ambush by armed men, which led to the death of some security personnel on duty at Umuezeala Owerre in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

"I have visited the scene of the crime, this barbaric act is unacceptable and I have directed a collaborative effort amongst the security units for justice.

"However, I assured our people not to exercise any fear of reprisal attack or hostility, even as I appeal for cooperation from the community.

"Ndi Imo nwe'm, let's not be dismayed by this, as it does not in any way unbalance our ongoing campaign against criminality and its associated vices in our dear State.

"Let us be rest assured that we will track those behind this heinous crime and bring them to book. Once more, I commiserated with the security agencies whose men were involved in the ugly incident.

"The Government will provide every necessarysupport to ensure that all officers and men of our security agencies are encouraged by serving justice."