The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed Saturday’s violent attack at a funeral at Ebenebe community in Awka North Local Government Area of the state by suspected cultists.
The 34-year-old man, whose funeral was being held, was reportedly killed on December 30, 2021, also by suspected cultists.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, he was killed at Amansea Area in Awka North.
“It was during the lying-in-state at the residence of the deceased that the suspected cultists arrived at the scene and started shooting at mourners,” the source said.
He said also that there were casualties from the gunshots, adding that victims were taken to the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital at Amaku, Awka.
“My brother is among those injured and we have been at the hospital since 11am trying to ensure that they stabilise him,” he said.
Police spokesman in the state, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident, told newsmen: “A burial was going on when some people suspected to be cultists invaded the area and started shooting.
“I do not have details of casualties now, but I will keep you informed once the picture becomes clear.”
Ikenga added that the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Echeng Echeng, had despatched a tactical squad comprising of various units to the area to maintain peace and order.
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