A deadly attack by unknown gunmen has left at least 10 people dead and nine others injured in Ogboji community, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The incident occurred on Monday evening when the gunmen, who arrived in two sports utility vehicles, attacked a community meeting of people from Ebonyi State.

“The armed criminals came in two Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) and attacked the gathering of a group unprovokedly, shooting sporadically,” said SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Anambra Police Command Public Relations Officer.

“The victims were rushed to the Hospital and regrettably, 10 (ten) people were confirmed dead. The bodies have been deposited in the morgue.”

The PPRO in a statement on Tuesday said the police-led security team has taken over the scene and is working to gather necessary information to arrest the perpetrators.

“The Police-led security team has taken over the scene and are working on necessary information to arrest the perpetrators,” Ikenga added.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with Ebonyi State indigenes in Anambra State mourning the loss of their kinsmen.