By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Anambra Srate Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has condemned the recent killings within the state, saying that they were as a consequence of cult-related war among rival cult groups in Okpuno, Ifite and Obosi communities respectively.

In Obosi, the President-General of the Community, Hon. Ike Okolo, was reportedly shot dead in a petrol station on Monday, 2nd January, 2023, by gunmen, while in Obi Maduka's compound within Nodu town square, Nodu Okpuno, gunmen killed four people identified as Onyiebo Okoye, Kenechukwu Okeke, Jude Ebenezar and Obinna Maduka.

Condemning that attacks in strong terms, Soludo assured that the perpetrators would be apprehended and decisively dealt with, even if they have ran out of town, saying that they would be hunted down to face the full wrath of the law.

He said: “This festive season, Anambra has enjoyed the best Christmas ever in decades as it was traffic-free with a new system of traffic control put in place by the government during the festive season with Anambra Youth Volunteers and the State Traffic Management Agency working 24 hours at all the critical points to control traffic.

“Monday, 2nd January, that used to be observed as sit-at- home, witnessed massive outdoor activities, as the state bubbled with activities all over.”

In a statement by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, Soludo said that the cult gangs that fought on Monday would surely be tracked down and dealt with decisively in accordance with the law.

The Governor called on Ndi Anambra to go about their normal duties and enjoy the season as the challenges were isolated cases that would be nipped in the bud soon.