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Seven persons, including security operatives on Monday lost their lives in deadly attack by gunmen in Ihiala, Anambra State.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the incident, said two unarmed passers-by were among the deceased.
He said the gunmen had shot sporadically at a venue where preparations were ongoing for burial ceremony in the area.
He added that the armed men shot at two Security Operatives at a security observation post close to the Local Government Headquaters while escaping the scene.
He said, “The Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam has ordered an immediate manhunt of the assailants who attacked Security Operatives and unarmed civilians in Ihiala by 11.20am today 30th December 2024.
“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.
“The CP while on an on-the-spot assessment visit to the scene interviewed some eye witnesses of the incident.
“Information also had it that the armed men started shooting sporadically at a venue where preparations are ongoing for a burial ceremony slated for 2nd of January, 2025.
“Also, while escaping the scene, the armed men shot at two Security Operatives at a security Observation Post close to the Local Government Headquaters by the Express Road.
“To this end, the CP extends his condolences to the families and friends, especially the good people of Ihiala over the sad incident.
“He further assured that the perpetrators of this heinous crime would be hunted down.”
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