The serene and peaceful atmosphere being enjoyed by residents of the Enugu metropolis was on Thursday fouled by fear and pandemonium following shootings by rival cults. The shootings, which occurred around 1pm, sent jitters down the spine of traders and residents, as people scampered in different directions. PUNCH Metro gathered that a youth, whose identity had not been ascertained, was hit by a bullet in the mouth. I did not go there, but I heard that the police came and took the injured young man away,” a source told our correspondent. Read Also One killed as cultists clash in Delta communityWhile confirming the incident in a statement, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, described the attack as unfortunate.

Source: Punch June 03, 2021 23:26 UTC