Updated: Anambra Burial Massacre: More Facts Emerge

More update on the massacre of over over 20 mourners in Ebenebe community in Awka, Anambra State on Saturday.

The burial of one Ozor, a suspected cult leader, became a killing field as a rival court group stormed the venue of the internment and opened fire on the mourners, leaving over 20 persons dead.

Ozor, whose full name has been revealed as Chibuike Joseph Chukwuma Ozor, was shot and killed by a rival gang on December 30, 2021.

A village source said that the killers of Ozor had sent a warning to the Ebenebe community, stating that he must never be buried with fanfare because he is a ‘wicked soul who destroyed so many people while he was living.

The warning was ignored.

When the burial ceremony was being held on Saturday, the unknown gang stormed the venue and went on a shooting spree.

According to members of the community who spoke to the media, Ozor’s death came as a shock across the community, as he was feared when he was alive.

Narrating the incident, a young man said he was among those who brought in the coffin for lying in state.

“After we brought range in and saw a group of people praying for his soul, and noticed they were his (secret cult) members.

"So, I went out and sat away from the scene.

“Shortly after, a vehicle drove in with about six men armed with guns and they began to shoot at everybody.

"We ran for our lives but my brother was killed in the process.

Another woman also cried when she was speaking.

She said; “I am very bitter because I have lost all my brothers.

"They have all been killed in this wicked burial. We were warned but nobody took it seriously.

"Why didn’t they just bury him instead of this massacre?

"Now so many families have become bereaved and more burials will be performed.

I am in pains, I am bitter”, she wailed

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