How Gunmen Killed Nine, Kidnapped One In Anambra Attack

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Anambra State Police authorities on Thursday October 24, 2024, said that operatives of the Service  have taken over the scene of indiscriminate shootings which happened Tuesday morning at Ifite behind Unizik gate Awka.

The Source reports that some unknown gunmen stormed Witness Garden along Amansea  Road Awka, the State Capital, shooting indiscriminately. Nine people said to have been  killed and one kidnapped.

The Police has, however, put the death toll at four persons.

The attackers  operated in a white  Venza Toyota vehicle attacked their victims at about 9.15 am on Thursday,.

However, as at the time of reporting, the motives  behind the attack, as well as the targets, were not known.

“Two people were killed at witness Junction, while five lost their lives in the attack that occurred at Mechanic workshop by Laurel junction in the city ” a witness volunteered .

Anambra State Police Command spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga, SP, while confirming the incident, however, assured that all efforts are ongoing to track down the attackers .

“The Police response team has taken over the scene of indiscriminate shooting today, 24th October 2024, by 9.15 am at Ifite behind Unizik gate Awka by suspected gunmen.

“Preliminary information shows that the armed men unprovoked, started shooting sporadically and some bullets fatally hit four persons.

“These victims were rushed to the hospital for treatment .Empty bullet shells were recovered from the scene” Ikenga stated .

While calling on the people to remain calm, the police spokesman assured that the perpetrators will be fished out and punished accordingly.

The Source reports that Thursday’s attack came on the heels of Sunday October 21, massacre of no fewer than 11 persons, in Nibo and Nodu Communities by suspected members of rival cult groups.