It was a very black Saturday as unknown gunmen reportedly stormed a funeral ceremony at Ebenebe community in Awka North local government area of Anambra state killing an unspecified number of people.
The incident took place during the burial of a 34 year old man who was allegedly murdered at Amansea area in Awka North, by suspected cultists on December 31, 2021.
According to sources, the gunmen attacked during the lying in state at the residence of the deceased when the gunmen in their numbers besieged the venue and started shooting sporadically and indiscriminatingly at the mourners, causing a stampede.
Police in Anambra have confirmed the incidence, which they attributed to the activities of cultists.
There is no immediate report as to the number of casualties yet, but some victims have ben taken to the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Teaching Hospital at Amaku, Awka.
The Commissioner of police in Anambra, Mr. Echeng Echenga, had despatched a tactical squad comprising of various units to the area to maintain peace and order.