Two people reportedly lost their lives around Ifite and another killed behind Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku in Awka South LGA
Meanwhile, the Anambra police spokesman, Ikenga Tochukwu, is yet to confirm the incident, noting he has not been briefed
Awka South LGA, Anambra - There is tension in Awka, Anambra state after gunmen killed three persons in the capital city.
Two persons were gunned down opposite first market at Ifite while one person was killed behind Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku in Awka south local government area.
According to a report by The Nation, an eyewitness said the two incidents happened between 4.15-4.30pm on Tuesday, October 5
As a result of the development, panic enveloped residents of Awka who had not witnessed such killings until recent times.It was gathered that the incident at Ifite happened because some prominent persons in the area resisted the engagement of the security outfit.
When contacted, Anambra spokesman, Ikenga Tochukwu, said he is yet to be briefed on the issue.
But one of the senior police officers, who did not want to be quoted, confirmed the incidents.
