Two persons lost their lives in a
cult clash involving two rival factions in Obosi, Idemili North Local
Government Area of Anambra State.
The clash involved Black Axe and
Vickings Confraternity took place during the House of Assembly elections in
Anambra state.
The police spokesperson, Haruna
Mohammed, who confirmed the incident in a statement, also said a female
presiding officer, one Meniri Njideka, of Nawfia, was allegedly abducted at
Afor market square unit Mbaukwu in Awka South LGA.
He said the officer was later
rescued and treated at the Police Clinic, Awka and discharged.
He further disclosed that three
suspects were arrested and a locally made Pistol with four live ammunition
recovered in the shooting in Agulu township polling unit.
Mohammed said: “There are
isolated cases recorded in some areas such as shooting incidents and disruption
of voting at Agulu township polling unit where three suspects were arrested and
a locally made Pistol with four live ammunition recovered.
“There was another shooting
incident also at Nwanebo Primary School 1 and 2 inside Immaculate Catholic
Berth Church premises Ula in Ekwulobia involving two private security guards of
the church following a scuffle.
“One of the security guard namely
Ngozi Goodwill short his colleague one MO Justses Anyadike ‘m’aged 26 years on
his leg.”
“The pallets of the expanded
cartridges also brushed five other persons who came to vote at the polling
booth and sustained minor injuries and were treated.
“The Principal suspects were
arrested and two Pump Action, seven live cartridges and one expanded cartridge
were recovered.
“There was also an isolated
incident of cult clash of two rival factions Black Axe and Vickings Confraternity
leading to the death of two yet to be identified persons at Obosi.
“Case under investigation and
efforts being intensified to apprehend fleeing suspects.”
The PPRO listed other offences
recorded during the election to include thuggery at Nri in Anaocha LGA, Umouji
ward in Ogidi and Ntege where the Command responded promptly and effected
arrest at the above-mentioned scenes.
“Meanwhile, a total number of 47 persons
were arrested for various offences ranging from disruption of elections,
malicious damage, thuggery, assault, and unlawful possession of Firearm.
“Exhibits recovered includes 2
double barrel guns, 1 locally made pistol, 4 life ammunition, 3 expanded
ammunition, 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 L300 Bus, 291 Ballot papers, 1 motorcycle, dry
leave suspected to be Indian hemp, Cash Sum of #173,420
“All suspects have been
transferred to CIID Awka for discreet investigation after which they would be
charged to Court for prosecution,” he added.
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