Gunmen Wreak Havoc in Anambra, Killing Four and Abducting Hotel Manager
A devastating attack by unidentified gunmen has left at least four people dead and a hotel manager abducted in Ifite-Awka, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, December 11, sent shockwaves through the community, with residents fleeing their homes and traders hastily closing their shops.
Eyewitness Accounts Describe Chaos and Panic
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the gunmen targeting several popular locations, including Book Foundation Junction, Ukwu Aki Bus Stop, “B” Bus Stop, Commissioners’ Quarters, and the Bamboo area.
“It was a tense situation around 7 pm yesterday when the gunmen suddenly arrived and started shooting into the air,” a trader recounted anonymously. “They shot and killed three people at Book Foundation Junction and one person at Ukwu Aki Bus Stop. They also invaded a popular hotel at the Commissioners’ Quarters and kidnapped the manager. His whereabouts are still unknown.”
Ransom Demand and Ongoing Investigation
The gunmen are reportedly demanding a ransom of N12 million for the release of the abducted hotel manager, although the initial demand was allegedly N20 million.
The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident and urged relatives of the victims to come forward.
Key Developments:
– _Four People Killed_: At least four people were killed in the attack, with three deaths reported at Book Foundation Junction and one at Ukwu Aki Bus Stop.
– Hotel Manager Abducted: The gunmen kidnapped the manager of a popular hotel in the Commissioners’ Quarters, with a ransom demand of N12 million.
– Investigation Ongoing: The Anambra State Police have launched an investigation into the incident, with officials urging relatives of the victims to come forward.
The attack has left the community in a state of shock and fear, with many calling for increased security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Source: PUNCH
