A minimum of seven individuals, together with law enforcement officials and two civilians, have been killed when as-yet-unidentified assailants attacked safety operatives in Ihiala Native Authorities Space of Anambra State.
It turned out that the gunmen stormed the place the place the burial ceremony was scheduled to happen and commenced capturing sporadically, which led to the loss of life of the victims.
Eyewitnesses within the space stated that the accident occurred within the early hours of Monday morning.
The reason for the assault couldn’t be formally confirmed, however sources within the space stated it might be associated to the directive issued by the criminals that “burial ceremonies” shouldn’t be held locally with out their approval.
“Relations have been making preparations for the burial ceremony of their family members, which was scheduled to happen on January 2, 2025,” the supply stated.
However whereas preparations have been persevering with, gunmen instantly stormed the place and commenced capturing intermittently, resulting in a heated alternate of gunfire between them and a few safety personnel within the space.
“The criminals opened hearth on some law enforcement officials at a safety put up close to Ihiala LGA, and within the course of, some bystanders and a few safety officers have been shot lifeless.”
Spokesman of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the event in a press release late on Monday, stated the Commissioner of Police, Nnagi Eitam, had ordered the instant hunt for the fleeing attackers.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Nagi Itam, has ordered a direct hunt for the assailants who attacked safety personnel and unarmed civilians in Ihiala by 11.20am right now, December 30, 2024,” Ikenga stated.
The unlucky assault led to the loss of life of seven individuals, together with two unarmed bystanders. The joint safety crew rescued one of many victims, and he’s at present receiving therapy in a hospital.
“The police chief, whereas conducting a area evaluation go to to the scene of the incident, performed interviews with some eyewitnesses concerning the incident. Data was additionally acquired about gunmen capturing sporadically at a spot the place preparations have been being made for the burial ceremony scheduled to happen on January 2, 2025.
In response to him, whereas fleeing the scene, the gunmen shot two safety personnel at a safety remark level near the native authorities headquarters on the freeway.
“To this finish, the Communist Occasion extends its condolences to the households and pals, particularly the great individuals of Ihiala, over the unlucky incident. It assured that the perpetrators of this heinous crime will probably be pursued.”
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