Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two people and abduction of two others during a cult-related shooting in Oko, in Orumba North LGA of the state.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement on Friday, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that two other people, including a female, were rescued from the scene and are currently receiving treatment in a hospital.
The PRO noted that a joint security force has taken over the scene and police operatives are already acting on necessary information from some eyewitnesses for the possible arrest of the armed hoodlums.
The statement reads, “The Police Operatives led by the Area Commander Aguata, complemented by the Joint Security Force comprising the Army, Navy, Civil Defence and Vigilante Operatives have taken over the scene of an alleged cult related shooting by 8.40pm on 19th June, 2025 at the Total Junction and Tipper junction all in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area.”
“Two victims including a lady who is currently receiving treatment in a hospital were rescued. Sadly, the incident recorded the death of two persons and the alleged abduction of two others.”
“An eyewitness account revealed that the armed criminals operating with a motorcycle and a black Lexus 350 SUV without a plate number, started shooting indiscriminately at the Total junction.”
“Four persons were allegedly wounded including a lady that is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. The two others were allegedly abducted at the Tipper junction before they fled the scene.”
The Command urged the public to remain calm and assured that efforts are underway to apprehend the suspects, adding that further developments would be communicated.
