Many people have been k!lled and an unknown number have been kidnapped after unknown gunmen stormed lodges around Total petrol station in Oko, Anambra State, and opened fire.

 

 

 

 

According to reports, the attack began on Thursday evening, June 19.

 

 

 

 

Federal Polytechnic Oko students who filmed the attack from their lodge captured two cars that the gunmen arrived in. The students are heard expressing fears for their lives.

 

 

 

Videos shared show a number of people who had been shot lying in their blood. While some were dead, others writhed in agony, but no one could risk venturing into the chaos outside to get them medical help as the shooting continued for hours.

 

 

One of those who was k!lled in the attack was identified as a man who sells barbecue in the area.

 

 

 

Unconfirmed reports claim some lecturers were among those kidnapped.

 

 

As to what led to the shooting, it is alleged that it might be connected to another checkpoint being mounted around Total petrol station by the operation Udo Ga Achi security outfit. Reports claim tension began after the checkpoint was put up in addition to other checkpoints close by.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was not clarified how anger over the checkpoint resulted in an attack. The people responsible for the attack are also not known.