JUST IN: Church Seeks Divine Intervention As Gunmen Kidnap Another Catholic Priest in Anambra
This was made known by the Chancellor of Nnewi Diocese, Reverend Fr. Raphael Ezeogu.
This was made known by the Chancellor of Nnewi Diocese, Reverend Fr. Raphael Ezeogu.
The hoodlums murdered two of the Police Mobile Force operatives, and two staff members of the Consulate, and set their bodies ablaze alongside their vehicles.
Although some members of the communities have accused the monarch of being responsible for the tragic incidents. Some have different opinions on the development
The attack on the miners comes less than two days after gunmen killed no fewer than seven persons in two separate attacks that occurred in the Wereng and Heipang communities of Riyom and Barkin Ladi local government areas respectively.
The spokesperson for the police in the state, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident but said he was awaiting more details
”The command has commenced an investigation to unravel those behind the attack,” he said.
The continuous attacks might have inarguably negative effects on the turnout of voters in Saturday’s general polls.
The killers were also said to have set him and his supporters who were with him inside his car ablaze.
The incident, which occurred around 8:40 pm, led to the destruction of many pieces of equipment and property in the facility among others.
The incident occurred a few days before the February 25th, 2023 general elections.
The vehicle eventually came to a stop after crashing into two parked cars, including the witness’s black Lexus GS350.
It was also gathered that the assailants, who parked an unmarked Sienna bus along the road, opened fire on the convoy of the governorship candidate and riddled his Toyota SUV with bullets.
The gunmen who operated in motorcycles invaded the court and brought the court sitting to an abrupt end as lawyers, court staff and litigants fled
Also killed was a yet-to-be-identified person said to be a civilian.
Video of his beheading surfaced online on Sunday, where his killers insisted that there would be no election in the country
“They came into the community and started shooting. I heard that the hoodlums came on a motorcycle,’’ He said.
The horrible incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday when the gunmen invaded the parish house and started shooting sporadically.
“The gunmen after attacking and killing the vigilante operatives at the local council secretariat also beheaded one of them.” Source said.
“The monarch and his family members were said to have been woken up by the several gunshots fired by the bandits to break down the iron door in the palace.”
“As the shooting lasted, we heard loud cries from some worshippers inside the mosque,” Larry said.