Four persons were k!lled in a suspected cult clash in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The incident happened at Umuka village on Sunday morning, October 6, 2024.
It was gathered that one of the victims, Nnatuanya Junior, also known as Starboy (pictured) was the only son of his parents.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, October 7, 2024, said some villagers revealed that the victims were known for their nefarious activities in the community.
“Police operatives attached to Nimo Police Station responded to a distress call on 6/10/2024 by 8:25 pm of a suspected cult clash at Umuka, Nawfia,” the statement read.“The Operatives upon arriving at the scene, found four lifeless bodies of young men in a pool of blood with suspected multiple gunshot injuries lying on the road.“The victims were confirmed dead by a doctor on duty and have been deposited to the morgue.“They were later identified as one Ebuka Nwaonkwube Ekenta of Mmimi village Nawfia, Nnatuanya Junior A.K: A Starboy of Mmimi village Nawfia, Aniemena A.K.A Osama of Umuariam Village and one Ahmed Auwal.
“Information from eyewitnesses and some villagers reveal that the victims are known for their nefarious activities and are always in rivalry with another cult group in the area.
“Furthermore, Joint patrol with Operatives of the Special Anit Cultism Squad (SPACS) has been intensified in the area.”
