A devastating shooting incident occurred in Awka today, October 24, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m., leaving several people dead.
According to reports, the shooting took place at Ifite, behind Unizik, Awka, and nearby Wintess Garden, Ifite Amansea Road.
Eyewitnesses describe the chaos, with one source stating, “Gunmen just shot a guy a few minutes ago at Ifite, Awka. He’s lying lifeless.”
Another eyewitness, a lecturer, witnessed seven lifeless bodies and was forced to turn back while en route to school.
A source reveals that at least seven persons were killed in the melee, with preliminary information suggesting that armed men began shooting sporadically, fatally hitting some individuals in the area. Empty shells have been recovered from the scene.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that a police responding team has taken over the scene and further details will be communicated shortly.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with some comparing the situation to international hotspots like South Africa, Malaysia, and Jamaica.
This incident came less than a week after about 16 persons were killed in a festival in Nibo in the same Awka South Local Government Area of the state.
