From Ifeoma Ejiofor, Awka
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed a man at Ifite community in Awka-South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The victim who was said to reside around the second market in Ifite was gunned down by his assailants not far from his residence .
A source said the man’s corpse was immediately taken away by members of his family, to avoid confiscation by police.
The source within the area said: “He was shot by some people who were driving in a black jeep. Even as I speak, his blood is still in my street, but his family members hurriedly took away his body.
“He is from Agbani Ifite, and his name was given as Aluka. He lives at second market, and a native if the place. We are not sure yet if it was a case of cult attack, but people are saying it is about cultism.”
Another resident said that the incident sent a shock wave to the entire area.
He said that the Jeep that carried the killers was speeding down the road and everyone was just running helter skelter.
“People claimed that he is a quiet person, but also popular within Ifite, but I don’t know him.” he said.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Tochukwu Ikenga (DSP) when contacted said he was not aware of the incident.
