Two persons have lost their lives while two others were reportedly abducted in alleged cult related shooting in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra state.
Two victims, including a lady currently receiving treatment in a hospital were said to have been rescued during the incidents which occured at the Total Junction and Tipper junction in the area.
An eyewitness account revealed that the armed criminals operating with a motorcycle and a black Lexus 350 SUV without plate number, started shooting indiscriminately at the Total junction.
“Four persons were allegedly wounded including a lady that is currently receiving treatment at the hospital.
“The two others were allegedly abducted at the Tipper junction before they fled the scene,” the source said.
Confirming the incident, Police Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said calmness has been restored to the area, while operatives were acting on necessary information from eyewitnesses for possible arrest of the suspects.
He said, “Police Operatives led by the Area Commander Aguata, complemented by Joint Security Force comprising the Army, Navy, Civil Defence and Vigilante Operatives have taken over the scene of an alleged cult related shooting by 8.40pm on 19th June, 2025 at the Total Junction and Tipper junction all in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area.
“Two victims including a lady who is currently receiving treatment in a hospital were rescued. Sadly, the incident recorded the death of two persons and the alleged abduction of two others.
“Meanwhile, the Command has sued for calm as the Operatives are already acting on some clues from the scene and leveraging on necessary information from some eyewitnesses for the possible arrest of the hoodlums.”
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