Just In: Deadly Gunmen Attack Mourners During Burial Ceremony, Kill 4, Injure 15 as Details Emerge

• Gunmen attacked a burial ceremony in Ezi Village, Ogidi, Anambra State, killing four people and injuring 15 others
• Police said preliminary findings linked the assault to a clash between rival cult groups, with 16 expended cartridges recovered at the scene
• Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu condemned the attack and assured residents of ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence in the state

Ogidi, Anambra state – Unknown gunmen broke into a funeral service in Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra state, resulting in the deaths of four people.

In addition, 15 more people were listed as injured following the fatal assault.

Furthermore, 15 others were recorded as injured after the deadly attack.

Anambra: Attack occurs during burial ceremony

In a viral video making the rounds, the gunmen had stormed the burial ceremony on Thursday, September 11, and tragically opened fire on the attendees who were present to mourn the dead.

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Legit.ng gathered that some of the victims of this attack were seen receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

Police speak over deadly attack

The Anambra Police Command responded by acknowledging the incident and saying that initial investigations connect the attack to a conflict between rival cult factions, PM news reported.

Ogidi Division police officers, under the command of the Divisional Police Officer, promptly dispatched men to the scene, according to spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga.

Speaking still, Ikenga noted that about sixteen expended cartridges were recovered at the scene as evidence, Vanguard reported.

Police urge residents to assist in investigation

According to the spokesperson, the police department is presently conducting a covert investigation to find, track down, and capture the offenders.

CP Ikioye Orutugu, the Commissioner of Police, vehemently denounced the attack.

As a result, he assured citizens that the command is still dedicated to purging the state of criminal activity and violence associated with cults.

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Kwara: Gunmen reportedly abduct APC chairman's wife, daughter

Previously, Legit.ng reported that armed men have reportedly abducted the wife and daughter of a top Nigerian politician, Alhaji Mohammed Swasun. Swasun is the current chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Patigi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara state.

Legit.ng gathered that on Sunday evening, September 7, the gunmen invaded Sakpefu community in Lade district of Patigi LGA, causing tension. During the attack, the gunmen whisked away Hajia Fatima, the chairman’s wife, and Amina, his daughter, to an unknown destination.

A source told Legit.ng that the Patigi police division is aware of the incident. In the same vein, a member of the state executive council of the party who craved anonymity confirmed the incident.

Source: Legit.ng