Tragedy struck in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, as gunmen in two Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) invaded a meeting venue in the community, killing ten people in the process.
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the incident.
Spokesman of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement said 10 people were shot dead while nine others sustained injuries.
Ikenga said : “The armed criminals came in two Sport Utility Vehicles and attacked a gathering, shooting sporadically.
“The victims were rushed to the hospital, and regrettably, 10 people were confirmed dead.
“The bodies have been deposited in the morgue.”
Ikenga added that a combined team of police and other security operatives has taken control of the scene and commenced investigations to track down the assailants.
“The command strongly condemns this act of violence and is working with relevant stakeholders to ensure those responsible are brought to justice,” he stated.
The incident has heightened fears among residents and underscored growing insecurity in parts of the state.
The motive for the attack remains unclear, though some sources speculated it may be linked to a renewed enforcement of the proscribed sit-at-home order in the region.
Others suggest the incident may have stemmed from internal disagreements, as the gunmen reportedly demanded the minutes of the meeting before opening fire on the attendees.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
