Four people, including a pregnant woman, were fatally shot on Monday during an alleged operation by a state-sanctioned task force near Emeka Offor Plaza at the bustling Onitsha Main Market. The incident sparked chaos and intense scrutiny.
Eyewitnesses reported that members of the OCHA Brigade, operating under the authority of the Anambra State government, opened fire during a supposed enforcement sweep, causing widespread panic among traders and residents.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the circumstances surrounding the shootings or whether any arrests have been made. The incident has reignited concerns over the use of force by security operatives in volatile public spaces.
