At least eight people were killed as an armed man stormed the St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, the police have confirmed.
Witnesses initially said the attack was carried out by gunmen, but the police have now clarified it may have been carried out by a lone gunman. Up to 18 other worshippers were wounded in the early morning incident at the church in Ozubulu near the city of Onitsha.
Police said the shooting was the result of an argument between Nigerians from Ozubulu who were living abroad. One of the Nigerian expatriates had built the St Philip’s Catholic Church, Anambra State Police Commissioner Garba Umar said in a statement. The attack had been carried out by someone from the local community, he added.
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