The Security Director of Nibo community, who is also the commander of the community’s vigilante and a survivor have narrated what happened on Sunday, 20 October, 2024 in the town, that left about 12 persons dead.
The security director, who simply identified himself as Wadada, said the men came into Nibo through Amawbia while the community was holding its Ọnwa Asaa festival, which signifies its new yam festival.
“The men came in two vehicles, a Lexus Jeep and Sienna vehicle, both without number, they came into Nibo through Amawbia, passing through all the police checkpoints and the governor’s lodge and opened fire on our people in a shop.
“One of my vigilante men, Mr Uchenna Obiekwe, an only son, who is unmarried, was killed.
“Many people were injured, including the owner of the shop and his six-year-old daughter, who sustained bullet wound on their legs.
“I cannot say for sure who the killers are. I cannot tell for now if they were cultists, unknown gunmen or just armed robbers, but time will tell.
“Three people who were with me were killed instantly. They left, returned again and shot five other people before they left for Eke Nibo and killed more people. All these happened in less than five minutes,” he said.
Thegazellenews.com recalls that about 12 persons were shot dead on Sunday, 20 October, 2024 in what has been speculated to be cult-related killings targeted at rival cult members
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has visited the scene and pledged to tackle all cult-related violence in the state.
