CP Itam Visits Scene Of Ihiala Incident For Assessment & Orders Immediate Manhunt Of Assailants

Posted on December 31, 2024
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has ordered an immediate manhunt of the assailants who attacked security operatives and unarmed civilians in Ihiala by 11.20am yesterday 30th December, 2024. 
The unfortunate attack resulted in the death of seven persons among which were two unarmed passers-by. The Joint Security Team rescued one of the victims, who is currently responding to treatment in a hospital.
The CP, while on an on-the-spot assessment visit to the scene, interviewed some eye witnesses of the incident. Information also had it that the armed men started shooting sporadically at a venue where preparations were ongoing for a burial ceremony slated for 2nd January, 2025. Also, while escaping the scene, the armed men shot at two security operatives at a Security Observation Post close to the Local Government Headquaters by the Express Road.
To this end, the CP extended his condolences to the families and friends, especially the good people of Ihiala over the sad incident. He further assured that the perpetrators of this heinous crime would be hunted down.

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