Over 13 Persons Killed as Gunmen invade Anambra Communities
More than 13 people were killed on Sunday in cult-related clashes at various locations in the Nibo community and Nodu Okpuno village in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The killings reportedly began when violence broke out and escalated around the community during the Nibo Onwa Asaa festival.
Community witnesses attributed the violence to a cult group that invaded the festival site and began firing indiscriminately.
This was further corroborated by a harrowing video now circulating on social media showing numerous dead bodies lying in various parts of the community.
The source who craved anonymity said, “Nibo is on fire. About 10 persons were gunned down in a restaurant near their gate and moved to Eke Nibo then, about six down [sic].
“The violence escalated from the Nibo Onwa Asaa festival and claimed multiple casualties. About 10 dead bodies were counted lying lifeless at various points of the road. Some cultists had invaded the community and started shooting into the air. Gunshots were sounding everywhere, causing panic and chaos.”
The Spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga,who confirmed the incident, also called on witnesses to volunteer information for necessary action.
Ikenga said, “The command is aware of a suspected cult-related clash today, 20/10/2024, in Nibo, Awka South LGA. The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional operatives to the area for necessary action.
“Preliminary reports of the incidents are still sketchy as the command calls on the witnesses of this incident to volunteer information that will help to identify the perpetrators for possible arrest.
“Be assured that information sent in this regard shall be treated with utmost confidentiality. You can call the Command Control Room at 07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) at 08039334002. Further development shall be communicated, please.”
