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“It was like a war zone. The gunmen came out of nowhere, shooting everywhere. People were running for their lives, screaming and crying. It was chaos,” he said.
“They killed about eight persons in one location and drove to another closed to Eke Nibo market, where more people were killed.
“We are devastated. How can someone do this to us during our celebration? It’s heartbreaking. We urge the government to take immediate action. We cannot continue to live in fear. We need peace and security.”
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police spokesman, confirmed the attack in a statement, linking the attack to cult activities.
“The Command is aware of a suspected cult-related clash today 20/10/2024 in Nibo, Awka South LGA and the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam have ordered immediate deployment of additional operatives to the area for necessary action,” the statement read.
“Preliminary reports of the incidents are still sketchy as the Command calls on the witnesses of this incident to volunteer information that will help to identify the perpetrators for possible arrest. Be assured that information sent in this regard shall be treated with utmost confidentiality.”
