By Ifeizu Joe
An undisclosed number of persons were on Sunday evening gunned down by unknown persons wielding assault rifles and other dangerous weapons.
The incident happened in Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area, near the community’s population Afor market junction.
Though the details are sketchy, but a source said there is still pandemonium in the community as authorized are battling to restore calm in the community.
According to a source,” The men just arrived A for Market junction and opened fire, killing a lot of people. I have not been able to get the details.”
Meanwhile, the President General if Nawfia Progressive Union, Chief Daniel Okoye in a short press statement confirmed it.
He said: “This evening, I received with deep shock the tragic news of an attack at the Afor Market Junction in Nawfia Community. The incident resulted in multiple casualties, caused by unknown assailants who carried out this senseless act of violence.
“I strongly condemn this heartbreaking incident and the attempt to disrupt the peace of our beloved community. I have already contacted the relevant security agencies, and investigations are underway to uncover those responsible.
“I appeal to all Ndi Nawfia to remain calm, stay vigilant, and continue to cooperate with security operatives as they work tirelessly to restore normalcy and ensure our safety.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected. On behalf of the Nawfia Progressive Union, I extend our deepest sympathies and assure you that we are fully committed to supporting efforts aimed at protecting lives and maintaining peace in Nawfia.”
As at the time of filing this report, no official response has been given by the police authorities in Anambra State. Efforts to reach the spokesperson for Anambra State Police Command, t
SP Tochukwu Ikenga did not yield fruit.
