Some gunmen opened fire near the New Market in Enugu early this morning, reportedly killing four people. At least two people were killed early on Saturday by thugs executing Simon Ekpa’s five-day sit-at-home order.
Two unidentified bodies can be seen lying in front of the Enugu University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, in a video that has gone viral.
The New Market district of Enugu’s capital city was attacked early on Saturday morning by thugs enforcing the sit-at-home. There were many reports of gunfire.
According to reports from the scene, at least ten gunmen descended on the area at 6 a.m. on Saturday and opened fire, driving the residents away in fear.
Two persons were shot dead during the invasion, and a police truck was set on fire in front of the Colliery hospital in New Market.
Residents of Enugu are now hiding indoors out of fear of further violence.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in Enugu, the business has continued relatively unaffected.