Some gunmen reportedly stormed the area in two SUVs on Monday and opened fire during a monthly meeting, killing several people and shooting into the air before fleeing.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, described the attack as a “dastardly act” and offered condolences to the families of the victims.
The recent killing of innocent lives at Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area," Mefor stated. "The Anambra State Government is deeply saddened."
The government expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and condemns this barbaric act in the strongest possible terms. We want to assure the good people of Anambra and beyond that this incident was not targeted at any particular state or ethnic group.
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