Gunmen Invade Anambra Cattle Market, Kill Cows, Goats

David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka
Gunmen on Thursday evening invaded a cattle market in Igboukwu in Aguata local government area, killing cows and goats in the market.
THISDAY gathered that the gunmen headed to Igboukwu after they left Ekwulobia, the headquarters of Soludo’s Local government council, Aguata, where they burnt down structures and vehicles.
A video trending on social media also showed slain cows littering the cattle market, with traders bemoaning their losses.

Meanwhile, police in Anambra State have confirmed the incident, saying it happened on Thursday after the local government secretariat in Ekwulobia had also been set ablaze by unidentified gunmen.

Police command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga who spoke to our correspondent described it as cruelty to animal.

“What happened was that some elements while riding in motorbikes yesterday evening and shooting sporadically into the air got to the cattle market and while shooting, some cattle were shot too.

“We have extended our surveillance to that area and our men are already working. This is cruelty to animal and very condemnable. The cattle in question are also owned by people of the area,” Ikenga said.