Unknown gunmen on Sunday night allegedly killed five persons during an attack in Ozubulu community, Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra State.
It was gathered that the office of the local Vigilante outfit in the area and a vehicle were also set by the gunmen.
A businessman, whose identity could not be ascertained, but hailed from the community was among those killed.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident.
Tochukwu said that he had not been briefed on the number of casualties but that the gunmen came in Sienna vehicles and motorcycles and attacked the community.
“Yes, there was an attack in Ozubulu, but not the police station.
“Rather, it was the Vigilante office in the area.
“They came in Sienna vehicles and motorcycles and attacked the office. Security operatives have been deployed to the area and normalcy has been restored,” he added.
An eyewitness in the area said he saw five bodies at the scene of the incident after the attack and that they repeatedly shot in the air thereby scaring the residents.