Unknown gunmen launched simultaneous attacks on two communities in Anambra State this morning, leaving a trail of death and destruction.
Between 8am and 10am, gunmen stormed Abatete town, targeting security personnel attached to the town’s President-General (PG).
Three security men were shot and killed in the hail of bullets.
The PG, whose identity has not been disclosed, was critically injured and rushed to a nearby hospital.
“We are praying for his recovery,” said a community leader, adding “This senseless violence has left our community shaken.”
In a separate incident, gunmen attacked Ukpo Community at the Ukpo roundabout, in Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state killing one Vigilante Group member and a motorcycle rider.
“It was chaos,” said an eyewitness. “The attackers came out of nowhere, shooting indiscriminately. Shouting no Biafra, no freedom.We are still trying to process what happened.”
A police source who pleaded anonymity said, “The police have launched an investigation into the attacks and are working to apprehend the perpetrators.
“We condemn these heinous acts and assure the public that we will do everything possible to bring the culprits to justice,” said the source.
Residents of Abatete and Ukpo are in shock, with many calling for increased security presence.
“We are tired of living in fear,” said a local resident. “The government must do more to protect us.”
“The incidents occurred within a two-hour window, with the first attack happening at 8:00 am in Abatete and the second at 8:45 am in Ukpo,” a source said.
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