Police authorities in Anambra State have vowed to arrest
suspected cultists who killed a member of a rival group and used his head to
play soccer.
The video of the killing of the young man had happened on
premises suspected to be a residence of students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
University in Igbariam.
The video which circulated on social media showed a
dreadlock-carry young man, who was dragged out of his car and shot at close
range.
His head was later brought to a square, where the assailants
used it to play soccer.
In his reaction, the state police commissioner, CP Tony
Olofu, who spoke through the command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, said
the command was working hard to track down the culprits.
Ikenga said: “The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State
Command, CP Tony Olofu, has ordered an investigation on the shooting incident
on 25/9/2021 by 4 pm along Igbariam road.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the shooting was as
a result of the rival cult clash. Meanwhile, Police Operatives have intensified
patrol and surveillance within the area. Further details shall be
communicated,” he said.
Meanwhile, two persons were feared dead as unknown gunmen struck Sunday night in Anambra State.
It was gathered that the incident happened in Nnobi, Idemili
South Local Government Area of the state.
Also, three persons were set ablaze by the unidentified
persons
A source, who spoke with journalists, said the incident took
place around 5.45 pm at Afor Nnobi. The situation, the source further said, had
created tension in and around the area.
A source said Mr Nelson Omenugha, son of the Anambra State
Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof. Kate Omenugha, was among those
attacked.
Omenugha who is a staunch supporter of the former CBN
governor’s governorship ambition was said to have escaped, but his Hilux was
not spared as it was set ablaze.
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