Four people were killed in a suspected cult clash in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State.
The tragedy occurred in Umuka village on Sunday morning, October 6, 2024.
According to reports, one of the victims, Nnatuanya Junior, better known as Starboy (pictured), was his parents’ only son.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the occurrence in a statement on Monday, October 7, 2024, stating that certain villagers disclosed that the victims were notorious for their criminal activities within the town.
“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.”
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