Black Sunday in Awka as suspected cultists kill three, injure many

Three persons were reportedly shot dead in Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday by suspected cultists. The killings first occurred in the Amaenyi area of Awka, a densely populated neighbourhood, where two men were reportedly shot, leading to a stampede that left many people injured. The second incident occurred on SM Okeke Street, where a popular comedian in the town, Mr Aiza Nwosu, fell victim to the assailants. Sources said the suspected cultists had monitored Nwosu and trailed him from his house to the street before attacking him.