In Oko, Orumba North LGA of Anambra State, two people have been confirmed dead and two others abducted following a cult-related shooting. The violent incident occurred around 8:40 pm on June 19th at Total and Tipper Junctions, both in Oko, home to the Federal Polytechnic.
According to the state police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, a female victim and another individual were rescued and are receiving treatment in a hospital. Eyewitnesses report that the attackers, armed and riding a motorcycle and a black Lexus SUV without plates, opened fire at the junctions.
A joint security force, including police, army, navy, civil defence, and vigilante operatives, has taken over the area as investigations are ongoing.
