By Ikeugonna Eleke
Gunmen suspected to be cultists on Thursday night, June 19, attacked students of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
At least two persons were killed in the attack, while two others suspected to be lecturers in the institution were kidnapped.
It was gathered that as a result of the pandemonium caused by the attack, many people were injured.
A source said the attack occurred around 8:40pm at the bustling Total and Tipper Junctions.
The gunmen were said to have arrived on a motorcycle and in a black Lexus 350 SUV without licenced plates. ‘They opened fire indiscriminately on unsuspecting students and bystanders,’ the source said.
Meanwhile, police in Anambra State has confirmed the attack, saying that its operatives had begun investigation with the aim of arresting those involved.
A press release by the State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the operation was by a joint security team comprising other security outfits.
He said: ‘The police operatives led by the Area Commander, Aguata, complemented by the Joint Security Force comprising the Army, Navy, Civil Defence and Vigilante Operatives, have taken over the scene of an alleged cult related shooting by 8.40pm on 19th June, 2025, at the Total Junction and Tipper Junction, both in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area.
‘Two victims, including a lady who is currently receiving treatment in a hospital, were rescued. Sadly, the incident recorded the death of two persons and the alleged abduction of two others.
‘An eyewitness account revealed that the armed criminals operating with a motorcycle and a black Lexus 350 SUV without a number plate, started shooting indiscriminately at the Total Junction.
‘Four persons were allegedly wounded, including a lady that is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. The two others were allegedly abducted at the Tipper Junction before they fled the scene.
‘Meanwhile, the Command has sued for calm as the operatives are already acting on some clues from the scene and leveraging necessary information from some eyewitnesses for the possible arrest of the hoodlums.’
