Police confirm gunmen attack near NAU, Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the attack by gunmen near the school gate of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka on Thursday.

The spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the attack in a statement, adding that security operatives had cordoned off the area and calm had returned.

“The police response team has taken over the scene of indiscriminate shooting today 24/10/2024 by 9:15 am at Ifite, behind Unizik gate, Awka, by suspected gunmen,” Ikenga said.

“Preliminary information showed that the armed men started shooting sporadically, and some bullets fatally hit four persons in the area and were rushed to the hospital for first aid by the police operatives.

“Also, some empty shells of bullets have been recovered at the scene. Meanwhile, operations are ongoing in the area, and further details shall be communicated.”

A report (Not The Guardian) said at least nine people lost their lives in the attack near the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka on Thursday.