Unknown Gunmen kill five persons drinking in beer parlour in Anambra

No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen in Osumenyi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

It was gathered that the men were said to be drinking in a beer parlour on Friday night when the gunmen arrived and shot them to death.

A source said the men, four in number were indigenes of the town but residents outside the area and had just returned for a burial ceremony.

“They decided to relax in a local joint in the town but while they were there discussing over some drinks, the gunmen arrived and shot four of them, including the woman that was serving them, who is the owner of the shop,” the source said.

There was also video evidence of the invasion, which happened at Obiofia village in Osumenyi.

In the video, the dead bodies of the victims were seen lying on the ground with gunshot wounds, while blood gushed out.

It was learnt that the lady who owns the beer parlour is said to be from Amichi, also a neighbouring town to the community where the incident happened.

Meanwhile, the state police command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga said he was not aware of the incident.