Four killed, 15 injured as rival cult groups clash in Anambra

Four killed, 15 injured as rival cult groups clash in Anambra

By: Zagazola Makama

Atleast four persons have been killed and 15 others injured following a suspected cult-related attack in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area.

Sources said that the attack occurred late on Thursday during a family meeting ahead of the burial of one Uche Ndilika, a plumber and alleged member of the Aye cult group.

“Armed men suspected to be cultists stormed the gathering at Ezi village, Ogidi, and opened fire on the mourners.

“Police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Ogidi, responded swiftly and rushed the victims to Iyi-Enu Teaching Hospital, where four were confirmed dead and deposited at the morgue for autopsy.

“Fifteen others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries and are receiving treatment at Iyi-Enu Teaching Hospital and Twinkle Hospital, Ogidi,” the sources said.

The sources said 16 expended cartridges were recovered at the scene of the attack.

The sources added that preliminary investigations linked the assailants to the rival Bagger cult group, noting that detectives had commenced a manhunt for the perpetrators.

Four killed, 15 injured as rival cult groups clash in Anambra