Investigation Into Gunshot, Wounds n Killing Began In Ihiala

An eye-witness who pleaded anonymity said a group of politicians and their thugs stormed the local government headquarters in the early hours of Sunday to beat up those at the collation venue.
According to witness, about four persons had gunshot wounds, including policemen, while one person was feared dead.

Another eye-witness, Mr. Martin Ezenna, said he had never seen such political brigandage were the electorate and INEC officials were humiliated after election.

“My brother, what we saw on Sunday was horrible; people were beaten up, shooting everywhere, even a prominent son of our town was manhandled. We are yet to come out of the shocking experience,” he said.

Mr. Uche Ezeh, the Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra, told the News Agency of Nigeria, yesterday, that though two police officers sustained injuries in the attempt restore peace.

 The Police Command in Anambra has commenced investigation into this crisis that erupted at Ihiala Local Government Council headquarters on Sunday.