Gunmen went on rampage in different parts of the country weekend, killing, maiming and destroying properties, killing three policemen and two others in Onitsha, Anambra State, they set ablaze an office of the Independernt National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Enugu.
Also attacks on church in Kabba, Kogi State, claimed the life of one person and the abduction of two worshippers.
In another attack in Imo State, gunmen attacked students of Marist Comprehensive Academy, (MCA), Uturu, Abia State , as they travelled back to Abia from Orlu in Imo State, killing one student and inflicting injuries on five others.
In Anambra State, about six gunmen yesterday shot and killed a policeman, a tricycle operator and a passer-by around Ukaegbu /Oraifite Street, Awada in Idemili North LocaI Government Area of Anambra State.
However in an interview with eyewitnesses, Vanguard exclusively reported that the gunmen arrived the police check-point in a white Sienna vehicle, took the Policemen unawares, aimed at and killed their victims immediately on arrival, while stray bullets hit and killed a tricycle operator and a young man who was probably going for a Sunday worship in a nearby church.
The incident threw residents into panic as they scampered for safety, while some courageous ones gathered in clusters to discuss the incident.
The incident forced many residents of the area to remain indoors.
At press time yesterday, soldiers and other security personnel had been drafted to the scene. They set up barricades, cordoning off the entire route leading to the scene of the incident.
Residents of the area and motorists found it difficult to gain access to their residences as the road block mounted by soldiers made it difficult for entry and exit to their houses.
Contacted, Anambra State Police Public Relations, PPRO, Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the attack but said he had no details of the incident at press time.
“The information is still sketchy. I will get back to you,” he said.
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