The Anambra Police Command on Monday confirmed the killing of two vigilante operatives attached to Porsche nightclub in Oba, Idemili North Local Government Area.

The state police public relations officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident to journalists, pointing out that it happened on Sunday night.

He said the police had received a distress call after the incident.

“But when the security operatives arrived at the scene, the hoodlums had already fled, and we were able to recover two yet-to-be-identified corpses.

“Two vigilantes, including the hotel security guards, also sustained fatal injuries from the gunshots; three other persons also sustained gunshot wounds.

“We are currently monitoring the situation, and calm has returned to the Oba community. Some of the eyewitnesses have given us information that is helpful,” Mr Ikenga said.

He said no arrest had been made and that the people were willing to help with information they were currently working on.

A witness said the gunmen attempted to kidnap the club owner but were repelled by security men attached to the club,  and in the process, two vigilante men were shot dead and several others injured. 

(NAN)