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Four persons were k!lled and no fewer than fifteen others sustained injuries in a bloody cult-related clash during a funeral ceremony in Ogidi community, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Thursday, September 11.
According to reports, suspected cultists stormed the venue and opened fire indiscriminately on mourners.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command said officers responded swiftly to a distress call and restored order at the scene.
“Armed men suspected to be cultists invaded a burial ceremony at Ezi Village, Ogidi, and opened fire on the attendees, resulting in the death of four persons, while fifteen others sustained serious injuries. Police operatives from Ogidi Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, quickly mobilized to the scene, restored normalcy, and evacuated the victims to hospitals for treatment,” he said.
Sixteen expended cartridges were recovered during the operation.
The spokesperson added that preliminary investigations suggest the attack was linked to a clash between rival cult groups.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, condemned the incident and assured residents of the Command’s commitment to tackling cult-related violence and other criminal activities.
He urged the public to remain calm, vigilant, and to report suspicious movements or persons to the nearest police formation.
