Bloody Sunday As Suspected Cultists Unleash Mayhem On Anambra

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

No fewer than 11 persons were believed to  have been killed in cult-related clashes in two Anambra state Communities on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

The Anambra police authorities however said they were still having scanty information about the incidents ,as at the time of  reporting.

But the Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, informed that the Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, has ordered the enhancement of security in the affected areas .

Rival cult clashes in Nibo Community in Awka South local council was said to have resulted in about eight deaths .

In Nodu Community ,Okpuno area of the same Local  Government, about three persons  were believed to have  also lost their lives, when rival cult groups reportedly engaged  themselves in gun battles during the celebration of the Onwa Asaa Festival in the areas on Sunday.

Sporadic exchange of gun fire by the rival gangs was said to have created unease, forcing community members to scamper for safety .

While Confirming the unfortunate incident, Ikenga noted that the police authorities have been alerted to the developments in two communities-Nibo and Nodu .

However, while noting that information about the incident was scanty, he appealed to the people, particularly witnesses to volunteer reports that could lead to the apprehension of the masterminds .

The Police spokesman assured that all information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.