Anambra Church attack: Ozubulu community in fear of reprisal attack
Fear has gripped the residents of Ozubulu community over the rumor of repr opposing gangs might retaliate over the killing of their relatives in Sunday attack at St Philip’s Catholic Church.
According to a report from his Day newspaper, some community residents said such a gang war could further endanger their lives.
It was learned that the residents who live close to the church premises where scores were killed on Sunday are still in deep shock over the attack.
In a statement by an indigene of the community, Mr. Calistus Ndukamma said: “Those who witnessed what happened yesterday are still in shock, and we are still living in fear. Do you know that if you throw a knockout here, people will take to their heels?”
Meanwhile, the chairman of Ekwusigo local government area, Mr Ikenna Ofodeme, has disagreed with the claim that the killing was motivated by a feud between two drug lords.
Ofodeme said the suspected drug lord, Mr Aloysius Ikegwuonu, who was the alleged target of the gunman left the community a day before the attack occurred.
“Ikegwuonu was here, and for two days he played football with youths in the community and even gave out football boots to people. If it was he they needed, they would have come then and taken him.
“What I can say is that there may be a political undertone to this attack. Why is it coming now that election is coming? Remember that security is the biggest achievement of our governor and some politicians may be seeking to discredit him by doing this.
“I believe that in the fullness of time the true story will be unveiled. The police are working and I believe they can do it. Saying that drug barons did this or did that is wrong because if it is true, then the police will just work on that, but it is not true.” He said
