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Election: Two die, female INEC presiding officer abducted in Anambra cult clash

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Two persons died in a cult clash in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

It was gathered that the clash involved the Black Axe and Vikings Confraternity. It reportedly took place during the House of Assembly elections in Anambra state.

The police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, in a statement, confirmed the incident.

He said a female presiding officer, one Meniri Njideka, of Nawfia, was allegedly abducted at Afor market square unit Mbaukwu in Awka South LGA.

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He said the officer was later rescued and treated at the Police Clinic, Awka and discharged.

He further disclosed that three suspects were arrested and a locally made Pistol with four live ammunition recovered in the shooting in Agulu township polling unit.

He said,

“There are isolated cases recorded in some areas such as shooting incidents and disruption of voting at Agulu township polling unit where three suspects were arrested and a locally made Pistol with four live ammunition recovered.

“There was another shooting incident also at Nwanebo Primary School 1 and 2 inside Immaculate Catholic Berth Church premises Ula in Ekwulobia involving two private security guards of the church following a scuffle.

“One of the security guard namely Ngozi Goodwill short his colleague one MO Justses Anyadike ‘m’aged 26 years on his leg.”

“The pallets of the expanded cartridges also brushed five other persons who came to vote at the polling booth and sustained minor injuries and were treated.

“The Principal suspects were arrested and two Pump Action, seven live cartridges and one expanded cartridge were recovered.

“There was also an isolated incident of cult clash of two rival factions Black Axe and Vickings Confraternity leading to the death of two yet to be identified persons at Obosi.

“Case under investigation and efforts being intensified to apprehend fleeing suspects.”

 

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