Cult killings: Three more gunned down in Awka, police keep mum

Three persons were shot dead at different places within Awka, the Anambra State capital on Monday.
This is coming after the shooting at Ifite, which left an unidentified Kogi State indigene, who was said to be a tricycle operator dead.
Monday’s shooting happened in diverse places within Awka, and according to sources, about three persons lost their lives in the incidents.
A journalist, who pleaded not to be named, who notified TVN of the shooting around her area in Ukwuorji, said the incident happened at about 5pm.
“The victim is a private security operative living around our area. He hails from Abagana and was living with his elder sister until his death today (Monday).”
Another source said there were also shootings at St. Faith Cathedral area, close to the popular Eke Awka Market and Amawbia area.
The source said: “That of Amawbia saw the death of a young boy who makes and sells shawarma close to Eke Amawbia market.
“Eye witnesses said four bullets were pumped into his head, while residents scampered for safety.
“The scene of the incident is a pole away from the State CID and the Police Command Headquarters in Anambra State, but the gunmen leisurely drove away without any challenge.
“People are wondering what kind of policing we are receiving in Anambra State. No matter what happened, so long as it is not on their facility, they just keep quiet.”
Meanwhile, the state police command has maintained sealed lips in the face of the killings.
When TVN reached out to the state police command on WhatsApp, seeking reaction to the incidents, the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, did not reply.
There have been various incidences of killings in Awka, which have been attributed to cultism.
The member representing Awka 1 state constituency, Hon Nigeria Henry Mbachu had in the face of the challenge held a security summit in June, bringing together various stakeholders to seek a way out of the killings, but it has persisted.
Analysts say no week passes in Awka without cult clashes, leading to killings.
Cult killings: Three more gunned down in Awka, police keep mum