There was tension on Tuesday morning in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State when an official of the Anambra Traffic Management Agency (ATMA) was killed by unknown gunmen.
Though details of the incident are still sketchy, it was learnt that the deceased was controlling traffic at the ever-busy Ekwulobia junction when he was gunned down.
The bullet was said to have shattered his head from behind.
In October 2021, four policemen were killed by unknown gunmen in the community.
The gunmen who were riding in a convoy of three Sienna vehicles had run into the policemen and immediately opened fire on them.