Gunmen Attack Ihiala, Kill Seven
No fewer than seven persons have been gunned down in Ihiala, Anambra State following an attack by unknown assailants on Monday.
The victims were said to be preparing for a funeral scheduled for Jan.2, 2025.
The victims included civilians and some security officials.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra who confirmed the incident said seven persons including two unarmed passers-by. were killed
Ikenga said Commissioner of Police, Mr Nnaghe Itam has ordered a manhunt for the assailants.
“Information has it that the armed men started shooting sporadically at a venue where preparations are ongoing for a burial ceremony slated for Jan. 2, 2025.
“The unfortunate attack resulted in the death of seven persons among which are two unarmed passers-by.
“The Joint Security Team rescued one of the victims who is currently responding to treatment in a hospital.
“While escaping the scene, the armed men shot at two Security operatives at a security observation post close to the Local Government Headquarters by the Express Road,” he said.
Ikenga said the CP had gone for on-the-spot assessment of the scene and interviewed some eyewitnesses of the incident.
He said the CP sent his condolences to the families and friends, especially the good people of Ihiala o
ver the sad incident.
