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By Philip Nwosu
No fewer than six people were killed when armed men, suspected to be members of rival cult groups, allegedly attacked some areas in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Sunday.
Reports indicated that the violence erupted on Sunday, disrupting peaceful activities as armed assailants unleashed terror on unsuspecting residents. Witnesses revealed that the victims, who were en route to social gatherings, fell prey to indiscriminate shootings by the assailants. Among the casualties was a staff member of the Anambra State Judiciary, identified as Nwofor, who was reportedly on his way to an event before he was killed in the exchange of gunfire among the cult group.
Videos circulating on social media depict the aftermath of the attacks, with scenes of chaos and individuals scrambling for safety amidst the carnage. Despite recent police efforts to curb cult-related violence in Awka, through arrests of suspected cult members, the latest clashes underscore the persistent threat posed by such groups in the region.
However, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police, Anambra State Command, Mr. Ikenga Tochukwu, expressed inability to confirm the incident as no official report had been received by the police at the time of inquiry.
The situation remains fluid as authorities work to gather more information and address the security challenges gripping the area.
