Tragedy struck in Ogwuagor Market, Abakpa Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State when unknown gunmen opened fire in the market killing about six people.
The dare devil armed men, who took everybody unaware, injured about eight persons.
As at the time of filling this report, the reason why the gunmen carried out the attack which forced many people to scamper for safety could not be ascertained.
After their operation, there was pandemonium and panic in the market as traders scamper for safety.
Findings however revealed that a popular vigilante group in the area had organised an election that had continued to generate controversy.
Police Public Relations Officer in Enugu State, Ebere Amaraizu confirmed the incident but said only two people were killed.
Amaraizu disclosed that no fewer than four suspects have been arrested by the operatives of the Enugu State Police Command in connection with the shooting incident.
“It was gathered that in the evening of Wednesday there was an alleged incident of gunfire at Ogwuagor Abakpa Nike Enugu which led to the death of two persons and leaving five injured.
“The arrested persons are Peter Nwankwo, Udeh Chimezie, Osita Onyia and one Chief Frank Eze.
“Meanwhile, one Sunday Eze and Nebechi Mba reported dead have been deposited at the mortuary of the Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, while the injured namely Uwadiegwu Onyegwu, Anayo Ifeji, Ani Basil, Hycienth Ugwu and Ozioma Ezekwem are also receiving treatment in the nearby hospital.
“Investigations into the alleged incident have commenced in full scale to ascertain the root cause of the incident and those behind it, as the arrested persons are now helping the police in their investigation.
“The state commissioner of police, Abubakar Adamu Mohammed has urged members of the public to be law abiding and go about their lawful businesses as security has been beefed up in the area to forestall further breakdown of law and order in the area”.