Tag: ozubulu
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Court frees Ozubulu massacre suspects
…I’ve forgiven my accusers – suspect A High court sitting in Awka has discharged and acquitted two remaining suspects standing trial for alleged involvement in the killing of worshipers in a church in Ozubulu, Anambra state. In a ruling that lasted for over three hours, Justice Fidelis Aniukwu ruled that the prosecution counsel was unable…
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Ozubulu: ‘Killers threaten to attack four more families’
One of the witnesses in the Ozubulu Church killings in Anambra state, Chukwuemeka Obi, Friday told the court in Awka, Anambra state that those who masterminded the killings have threatened to carry out more attacks in four families in the community. Not only that, he also told the court that they equally threatened to carry…
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JUST IN: Four docked in connection with Ozubulu massacre
The premises of Nnewi High Court, in Anambra State, was taken over by a huge crowd, Friday morning, as people trooped in from many parts of the state to witness the trial of four suspects, who allegedly carried out the massacre of worshippers at St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu in August, last year. In court…
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Ozubulu killings: Church reopens after Bishop’s sanctification [PHOTOS]
Almost a week after the massacre that left at least 13 worshipers dead and scores injured, the affected church in Ozubule has been sanctified and rededicated to God. The Catholic Bishop of Nnewi diocese, His lordship, Most Rev. Hillary Odili Okeke, yesterday led other worshippers to rededicate the St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Amakwa, Ozubulu to…
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Ozubulu Killings: FG’s delegation visits scene of incident, condoles with Obiano
A Presidential delegation led by Dr Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, on Saturday condole with Anambra Government over the August 6 attack on worshippers at St Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra. Members of the team include, Prof Anthony Anwukah, Minister of State for Education, Prof. Isaac Adewole,…
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‘Death toll of Ozubulu killings rises to 13… full names of affected victims released’
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has released the names of victims of the gun attack on St. Philip’s Catholic church, Ozubulu, in Anambra state. Recall TheNewsGuru.com reported details of how a gunman attacked the church, leaving 12 worshippers dead while 18 others sustained serious injuries. In a statement issued by Hilary Odili Okeke, bishop of…
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I’m not into drugs, know nothing about Ozubulu’s killings – Suspect, Aloysius Ikegwuonwu
The man mentioned as a suspect in the massacre of worshipers in St Patrick Catholic church, Ozubulu, Anambra State, Aloysius Ikegwuonwu better known as Bishop has reacted to allegations that he is a drug lord. Bishop, who is based in South Africa and was reportedly the target of the attack, which also claimed the life…