Two persons were killed and many others injured when gunmen attacked a filling station in Anambra at the weekend.
The incident occured at Nnokwa, Idemilil South local government area.
It took place at the filling station close to the St Mary’s Catholic Church, Nnokwa.
The Nation gathered the gunmen shot the manager of the station and his friend dead while many others around were wounded.
Though no reason was given for the attack, an eyewitness said the victims went to buy food before they were killed.
The source said: “Tears flowed freely at Nnokwa as both men were gunned down by gunmen.
“The manager of the filling station always sold diesel during the sit-at-home every Monday,” the eyewitness stated.
Anambra Police spokesman Ikenga Tochukwu said the Command had not received such report
However, he assured that the Command would make enquiries and take necessary actions when confirmed
However, one of the senior Police officers who pleaded anonymity, confirmed the incident to The Nation
The source further said that some hoodlums wanted to hold Anambra hostage, vowing” we will not allow miscreants to take over anywhere.”
