Anambra:Several killed as gunmen attacked Catholic church
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the death of 11 persons after gunmen attacked St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Anambra State.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Garba Umar,on Sunday said that the gunmen went into the church during an early morning mass and shot sporadically at worshippers.
According to him, many people were injured in the attack while some of the victims died on their way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.
Mr Umar, however, explained that the attack was not unconnected to what he described as gang violence.
