At least, 24 persons suspected to be involved in the killing of two policemen, an unidentified woman and the abduction of a tricycle riders leader in Awka have been arrested.
Reports said there was a massive shooting at UNIZIK junction in Awka on Tuesday, said to be carried out by rival cult groups, who also abducted the tricycle leader identified as Snoop.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, told reporters in a telephone interview, that about 24 persons said to be linked to the incident have been arrested.
The PPRO said investigations are on to ascertain their level of involvement in the incident.
Some eyewitnesses said the two policemen killed were anticult police officers attached to the Okada Riders” Leader as escorts.
They also informed that the woman affected was hit by stray bullets and was taken to a hospital.
