The Anambra Police Command has confirmed the deaths of two people attacked by suspected gunmen in Nanka, Orumba North Native Authorities Space.
The police additionally confirmed that one of many victims survived and is at the moment aiding within the investigation.
Reviews point out that one of many deceased was a authorized practitioner getting back from Ekwulobia city after securing the bail of a homicide suspect when the assault occurred.
In a press release, Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochikwu Ikenga stated:
“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, led a crew of senior officers—together with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in command of Operations and skilled detectives—to the crime scene at Egbebelu village, Nanka, Orumba North LGA, the place two individuals had been gruesomely murdered by yet-to-be-identified armed males working on a motorbike.
“The go to adopted reviews of the homicide of two people, one recognized as a authorized practitioner who had earlier secured the bail of an accused particular person in a pending homicide case at Excessive Courtroom II, Ekwulobia.
“Preliminary investigations recommend the victims had been attacked whereas getting back from courtroom, having been trailed and ambushed by the assailants.
“One sufferer survived the assault and is at the moment receiving medical remedy at a hospital.
“The escapee has been debriefed by the police and has supplied essential info that’s aiding ongoing investigations and manhunt operations.
“The our bodies of the deceased have been recovered and positively recognized by their households.
“A crimson Toyota Camry car, believed to belong to one of many deceased, was recovered from the scene throughout preliminary investigations.
“The Commissioner of Police has ordered an intensive investigation and deployed tactical and intelligence groups to trace down the perpetrators and guarantee justice is served.
“Additional updates will probably be supplied because the investigation progresses,” he assured.
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