CHURCH SHOOTING: WHAT GOV. OBIANO SAID

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... Shooting caused by Feud between Brothers living Outside Nigeria - Obiano

The Ozubulu community in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra State was at the wee hours of yesterday thrown into mourning as gunmen walked into St Philip's Catholic Church Ozubulu, Anambra state and started shooting sporadically, killing 11 and injuring 18 persons, updated reports puts the number of casualties over a hundred and the deceased were reported to be around 40.

On hearing the sad development, Governor Willie Obiano stormed the scene to ascertain the level of damage and sympathize with the people.

Speaking at the Church premises, the governor revealed that preliminary security investigations show that the shooting was caused by a feud between two brothers from the community living outside Nigeria

"This is sacrilegious, totally unacceptable in Anambra State." - Gov Obiano

The deeply saddened governor asked the people to go about their businesses without fear or panic noting that this isolated case must be followed to the root and all perpetrators must be brought to book.

"We can't allow this happen in Anambra, we must get everyone involved to face the music" the governor declared

Gov Obiano also visited Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi where the injured are being treated.

Thanking over 50 doctors who were on ground looking after the injured, the governor assured their families that all medical bills will be taken care of by the State Government.

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