The Commissioner of Police *CP Nnaghe Obono Itam* has ordered an immediate manhunt of the assailants who attacked Security Operatives and unarmed civilians in Ihiala by 11.20 am 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 eyewitnesses 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 the 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 headquarters 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.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command
Awka
30th December, 2024
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