By Emeka Okafor
The Anambra State Police Command on Friday confirmed the killing of a middle-aged man, his wife and daughter inside a church in Azia, Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that the man identified as Ken Ekwesianya, his wife and daughter were killed by gunmen who stormed the church and opened fire on them.
The deceased were reportedly murdered about 7pm on Thursday.
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Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Haruna Mohammed, said investigation had commenced into the incident.
According to him: “Yes, investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and effort is being intensified in order to arrest perpetrators of the dastardly act and bring them to justice.”