The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Friday declared 12 persons wanted for different crimes in Anambra State. The suspects are accused of conspiracy, murder,
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"It was during the lying-in-state at the residence of the deceased that the suspected cultists arrived at the scene and started shooting at mourners,” the source said.
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Urum is one of the breadbasket communities that make up Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This explains why the Egwu-Ori festival which is used to thank the gods for a bumper harvest is usually a big celebration for the people of the area who troop en masse to mark the day.
The four villages in the town took their turns within the five days of the festival to showcase their foods, masquerades, and able-bodied youths who perform the Ikpa Ogbondu, that is flogging themselves beneath the belt, to the admiration of the spectators.
Nigerian Tribune learnt that the event which took place in a village square, presents an atmosphere where all the people gather with different cultural attires, dance groups and costumes to cheer themselves up as they get entertained.