The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to journalists in Awka, the state capital.
No fewer than seven persons were confirmed killed in Anambra State on Monday when the gunmen attacked security operatives and unarmed civilians in the Ihiala area of the state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to journalists in Awka, the state capital.
Ikenga noted that the gunmen attacked the security operatives at around 11:20am.
Ikenga, who noted that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Nnaghe Obono Itam, has ordered an immediate manhunt of the assailants said, “The unfortunate attack resulted in the death of seven persons among which are two unarmed passers-by.”
According to the police spokesperson, “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.”
He 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.
“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,” he added.
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