Tragedy As Gunmen Kill Two Civilians And Five Security Operatives In Anambra

Posted by Lawal Munirat on December 31, 2024 0

It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded a venue where preparations for a burial ceremony were to be held and started shooting sporadically, leading to the death of the victims.

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Seven persons, including two civilians and five security operatives, have been killed by unknown gunmen in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The unfortunate incident occurred on Monday morning, December 30, 2024.

It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded a venue where preparations for a burial ceremony were to be held and started shooting sporadically, leading to the death of the victims.

According to reports, the incident could be connected to the directive given by the hoodlums that “no burial ceremony” should be held in the community without their approval.

“Members of a family were making arrangements about the burial ceremony of their loved one, which was scheduled to be held on January 2, 2025. But as the preparations were going on, gunmen suddenly invaded the place and started shooting sporadically, and this led to a hot exchange of gunfire between them and some security operatives in the area. The hoodlums fired at some police officers at a security post near the Ihiala LGA, and in the process, some people passing by and some security officers were gunned down,” a source narrated.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident on Monday night.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has ordered an immediate manhunt of the assailants who attacked security operatives and unarmed civilians in Ihiala by 11.20am today 30th December 2024,” the statement read.

“The unfortunate attack resulted in the d3ath of seven persons among which are two unarmed passers-by. 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 eye witnesses of the incident.

“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.”

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