Hunter shoots colleague as 2 siblings drown in Enugu

Residents of New G.R.A,Trans-Ekulu,Enugu were thrown into mourning following the drowning of two siblings, Emeka Nwafor and Nmesoma Nwafor, aged seven and four respectively.

The incident occurred at a stream, popularly called ‘Miri Ani’.

Sunday Vanguard gathered that the duo had gone to the stream to swim and fetch water following acute scarcity of water in the area.

According to the Enugu State police spokesperson, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, who confirmed the incident, the police were working tirelessly to ascertain the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

His words:”We are investigating to unravel how the incident that led to the drowning occurred. In cases like this, people should avail security agencies of information to enable them have a lead on the matter.

“The corpses have been deposited at a nearby mortuary while autopsy will be conducted in due course.

Similarly, operatives from 9th Mile Division of Enugu Police Command have commenced investigation into an alleged shooting of a hunter, Benjamin Igu, by his colleague during a hunting expedition at Umuokpala, Egede bush in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.

The suspect,70, was said to have shot his victim with a locally made gun having allegedly mistaken him for a wild animal as both of them combed the bush for animals.

Igu was rushed to Our Saviour Hospital,9th Mile where he is said to be responding positively to treatment.