Unidentified gunmen on Thursday evening set several trucks, cars and 15 shops ablaze at Amorka community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
It was reported that the gunmen, numbering over 10, shot all through the night, while shops in the area were looted.
According to a source, who spoke with Newsmen; “The shooting caused pandemonium as residents and travellers abandoned their shops and vehicles to scamper for safety.’’
“The shooting caused heavy gridlock that stretched from Amorka to Mgbidi and Awo-omma in Imo State.’’
“In the confusion, several shops were looted by hoodlums. Some people say they are IPOB members who were protesting that their leader, Nnamdi Kanu was not released, despite court order.”
Another source alleged that the gunmen also dropped sheets of papers, bearing typed messages, saying there will be no peace until Kanu is released.
The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, has not responded concerning the incident.