Dying tolls arising from suspected rival cult teams have continued to rise as individuals suspected to be cultists late on Tuesday killed a middle-aged on the UNIZIK short-term web site junction in Awka, Anambra State capital.
Though the small print of the killing have been nonetheless sketchy, it was gathered that the person whose title was given as “Nwanayoeze” by residents across the space, was shot lifeless across the Tricycle Park, UNIZIK Junction.
A supply and a dealer across the space stated, “The assailants fled instantly after gunning down the younger man. It was later that his cult members rapidly arrived on the scene and took away his corpse to keep away from safety businesses confiscating it.”
Merchants across the UNIZIK Junction confirmed that the sufferer was a really distinguished youth in your entire space and is feared by many individuals.
The continuing cult conflict round Awka environs has claimed many lives since final Sunday, which occurred to be Easter as rival cult teams have continued to focus on members of opposing teams.
Residents within the space additionally stated the rising cult clashes are fuelled by the battle for income management from the tricycle and shuttle bus operators by means of tickets, emblems, and others.
On Easter Sunday, six individuals have been stated to have been killed within the metropolis on account of cult-related points.
Additionally, final Sunday, three folks have been reportedly gunned down within the metropolis, a scenario that has fuelled stress across the space.
When contacted on the Tuesday incident, the state police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated, “The command is conscious of the unconfirmed information of the cult-related killing of a person popularly referred to as ‘Nwanayoeze’ at present Awka.
“Our operatives have been instantly drafted to the scene, and there was no hint of such. In the meantime, we’re working with the residents of the world to determine what occurred.
“Additionally, the police patrol has been intensified in Awka.”
