A church in Anambra state has been attacked by unknown gunmen and several persons have been killed - According to news reports the state governor, Willie Obiano has called for calm as security operatives swung into action.
The commissioner of police in the state also confirmed the attack at St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu located in Ekusigo local government area of Anambra state was attacked this morning during church service, Up to 10 people have been reported killed by the gunmen as of time of filing this report. The attackers and their motive have not been established but security operatives are said to have swung into action as investigations have begun.
Willie Obiano, the state governor has called for calm and he has also visited the scene of the attack to commiserate with the parishioners.
According to the eye witness who called us said the suspected gunmen have being looking for Chief Aloysius Nnamdi Ikegwuonu a politician who happens to attend church at St. Philip Cathoric Church. They first visited his house but didnt found him in his house, fired bullet to his father before proceeding to church to know if he went to church.
Medical personels are there to make sure the wounded victims are taking to hospital for treatment.
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