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NIGERIANS ARE HAPPY WITH TINUBU| JUST A YEAR PLUS IN OFFICE, TINUBU HAS DONE WHAT NO OTHER PRESIDENT HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE IN OFFICE. SEE FULL LIST OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS HERE.At least seven people, including five security operatives and two civilians, lost their lives in a recent attack by gunmen in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. ...Tap To Read The Full Story Here | ..Tap To Read The Full Story Here...
Gists9ja reports that the tragic incident occurred on Monday, December 30, disrupting preparations for a burial scheduled for January 2.
Attack Details
According to reports, the gunmen opened fire at a compound where arrangements were underway for the upcoming burial ceremony. Among the victims were two unarmed civilians who were at the venue during the attack. The other casualties included members of the Anambra State Vigilante Group (AVG) and security operatives stationed near the Local Government Headquarters.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, confirmed the incident and provided further details. He stated that the attack began around 11:20 AM, with the assailants shooting sporadically before targeting a security observation post near the express road.
Police Response
In the aftermath of the attack, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, launched an immediate manhunt for the perpetrators. During an on-the-spot assessment of the crime scene, he gathered information from eyewitnesses and assured residents that efforts were underway to bring the attackers to justice.
“The Joint Security Team managed to rescue one victim who is currently receiving treatment in the hospital,” Ikenga disclosed.
The Commissioner expressed his condolences to the families and friends of the victims, particularly the Ihiala community, and reaffirmed the police’s commitment to restoring safety and apprehending those responsible for the tragedy.
A Community in Mourning
The attack has left the Ihiala community in shock, with many residents calling for heightened security measures to prevent further violence. As investigations continue, the incident underscores the urgent need to address the rising insecurity in the region.NIGERIANS ARE HAPPY WITH TINUBU| JUST A YEAR PLUS IN OFFICE, TINUBU HAS DONE WHAT NO OTHER PRESIDENT HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE IN OFFICE. SEE FULL LIST OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS HERE.
The Anambra State Police Command has urged the public to provide any information that could assist in identifying and apprehending the gunmen, pledging to work tirelessly to ensure justice is served...Tap To Read The Full Story Here.
