Matthew Onocheta
No fewer than seven persons were confirmed killed in Nigeria’s southeastern state of Anambra on Monday when gunmen attacked security operatives and unarmed civilians, police said.
The gunmen attacked the security operatives in the Ihiala area of the state at about 11:20 a.m, Anambra State Police Command said in a statement.
The state’s Commissioner of Police Nnaghe Obono Itam has ordered an immediate manhunt of the assailants, police spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga said.
“The unfortunate attack resulted in the death of seven persons among which are two unarmed passers-by,” he said. “The Joint Security Team rescued one of the victims who is currently responding to treatment in a hospital.
“The CP, while on an on-the-spot assessment visit to the scene, interviewed some eyewitnesses of the incident.”
The police spokesman said information also had it that the armed men started shooting sporadically at a venue where preparations are ongoing for a burial ceremony slated for 2nd of January, 2025.
“Also, while escaping the scene, the armed men shot at two security operatives at a security observation post close to the Local Government headquarters by the Express Road,” he said.
“To this end, the CP extends his condolences to the families and friends, especially the good people of Ihiala over the sad incident.
“He further assured that the perpetrators of this heinous crime would be hunted down.”
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