The Unknown Gunmen that invaded St. Philip Catholic Church Ozubulu, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State killing several worshippers were in search of a drug baron.
Bishop their target is a 29 years old alleged popular drug baron from South Africa that singlehandledly built the church where the heinous crime took place.
His father who was also the target of operation was also killed by the gun men with a warning that they will come back again in the nearest future because Bishop refused to pay them the money he is owing them.”
Police sources revealed that their preliminary investigation shows that it is a drug related gang case in which the father of one of the gang leaders had been a target during today’s attack
According to reports, The gunmen that carried out that shoot out are alleged assassins in search of a drug lord called “Bishop” and the father of that Bishop.
The Gunmen went to church and in the process of shooting the man’s father, shot other people.
Main while the Nigerian Police in Anambra State says it has identified the gunman who massacred worshippers this morning at St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Garba Baba Umar, confirmed the attack, saying that only one gunman invaded the church. He said that the suspect has been identified but did not give further details.