The 13 deaths in the Ogboji village of Orumba South Local Government Area have been denounced by the Anambra State Government.
According to reports, a group of gunmen in two SUVs broke into the location on Monday during a monthly meeting, opened fire, killed many individuals, and fired into the air before escaping.
Law Mefor, the Information Commissioner, called the attack a “dastardly act” and expressed sympathy to the victims’ families in a statement released on Wednesday.
Mefor said, “The Anambra State Government is deeply saddened by the recent killing of innocent lives at Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area. The government strongly condemns this dastardly act in the strongest possible terms and extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
“We want to assure the good people of Anambra and beyond that this incident was not targeted at any particular state or ethnic group.
“Preliminary investigations suggest that the unfortunate incident may have stemmed from an internal squabble.”
Mefor stated that preliminary findings indicate an internal conflict and that the attack was not directed at any particular state or ethnic group.
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The state government expects the police to conduct a thorough investigation and make sure those involved are held accountable, he continued.
The administration promises the residents of Ogboji and the state as a whole that every effort would be made to guarantee that justice is done.
“We urge all residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies to ensure the perpetrators are apprehended. We will continue to work tirelessly to maintain peace and security in our great state,” he added.
