The police have confirmed the incident.
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Some residents who spoke to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday night said they thought pro-Biafra gunmen who had threatened to resist the burial of the senator were in the shootout with police operatives. Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement forwarded to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday night.
“Unfortunately, bullets hit the fuel tank of the Toyota Venza Sedan carrying the men, and it was razed down,” he said.Mr Ikenga said a joint security team had been deployed to ensure Nnewi is calm for the burial ceremony of the late senator. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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