Suspected Cultists Attack funeral In Anambra, killing 20 People, Desecrate Corpse

Armed men suspected of belonging to a secret cult attacked a funeral ritual in Ebenebe, Awka North Local Government Area, Anambra State, on Saturday, murdering over 20 people.

Our correspondent learned that the funeral was for a suspected cult leader named Ozo, and that as the body of Ozo lay in state in his compound, some suspected cultists arrived and sacked mourners, firing at them.

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“My sister was scheduled to be at the burial,” claimed a source who did not want to be identified. She and her pals had planned to travel from Awka to Ebenebe, but the car they had reserved failed to meet their expectations.

“She and her pals were so dissatisfied that they decided to look for another vehicle that could transport them.” They received a phone call while on their way to the burial that everyone at the burial had been dispersed by some shooters.

“She also received a video from the site, which showed numerous people dead in pools of blood, while the corpse was desecrated, with the coffins lying far apart, and the corpse stretched on the ground.”

The footage showed members of the community crying and bodies littering the compound.

The event was confirmed by the Anambra State Police Command, who described it as a case of cult rivalry.

“Yes, there was an incident at Ebenebe this morning (Saturday),” stated DSP Tochukwu Ikenga. A burial was in progress when a group of persons suspected of being cultists stormed the location and began firing.

“At this time, I don’t have any information about casualties, but I’ll keep you updated as soon as I obtain more information.”

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“For the time being, CP Echeng Echeng, the Commissioner of Police, has dispatched tactical squads made up of several units to the area to keep peace,” he said.