Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, has become a bleeding ground as three more persons have been shot dead at different places within the city. This is coming after the Sunday evening shooting at Ifite Awka.
This time an unidentified man, believed to be from Kogi State and said to be a tricycle operator was reportedly killed. The Monday shooting happened in diverse places within Awka and according to sources, about three persons lost their lives in the incidents.
A journalist who pleaded not to be named, notified New Telegraph of the shooting around her area in Ukwuorji, saying the incident happened at about 5pm. “The victim is a private security operative living around our area.
He hails from Abagana and was living with his elder sister until his death today (Monday).” Another source said there was also shooting at St. Faith Cathedral area, close to the popular Eke Awka Market and Amawbia area.
The source said: “That of Amawbia saw the death of a young boy who makes and sells shawarma close to Eke Amawbia market. “Eye witnesses said four bullets were pumped into his head, while residents scampered for safety.
The scene of the incident is a pole away from the State CID and the Police Command Headquarters in Anambra State, but the gunmen leisurely drove away without any challenge.
People are wondering what kind of policing we are receiving in Anambra State. No matter what happens, so long as it is not on their facility, they just keep quiet.” Meanwhile, the state police command has maintained sealed lips in the face of the killings.
When MUK TV reached out to the state police command on calls seeking reaction to the incidents, the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga did not pick nor return message.
The member representing Awka 1 state constituency, Hon Nigeria Henry Mbachu, had in the face of the challenge held a security summit in June, bringing together various stakeholders to seek a way out of the killings, but it has persisted.
Analysts say no week has passed in Awka without cult clashes, leading to killings, in the state capital.
