Gunmen, suspected to be cultists, have killed two persons at separate locations in Awka, the Anambra State capital.
The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, occurred on Sunday within the Amaenyi Area and S.M. Okeke Street, both in Awka.
Residents told this newspaper that although several persons were shot during the encounter, two persons have been confirmed dead as of Sunday night.
One of the persons killed during the attack was identified as Isaac Nwosu, an elderly man.
A resident, who asked not to be named for fear of attack, said the gunmen were believed to be members of Aye, a dreaded cult group.
