A member of St. Phillip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Anambra State lost his wife, daughter and uncle when a gunman opened fire on worshippers on Sunday morning, it has been confirmed.
Joel Obunadike, who was in the church when the gunman began shooting, disclose this in a chat with journalists on Monday.
He said his brother lost his wife and baby girl.
Their uncle was also killed by the gunman.
He added that his brother whose wife and daughter were killed has not returned home.
Obunadike said worshippers were facing the altar when the gunman shot them from behind and the bullet caught them where they were sitting.
According to him, the deceased sustained injuries and died later at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.
“We were in the middle of the service when I noticed that a black jeep was parked outside. The car later moved from the spot and turned back a few minutes later and parked at the same spot.
“A young man came into the church through the back door of the church and started shooting while backing the altar. Many people tried to escape through the two doors and to our surprise, the gunman started shooting at them on both doors. It was a terrible thing.
“I did not rush out like others immediately and it was most of the people who tried to escape that were either killed or wounded.
“I lost my uncle and my brother’s wife, as well as her baby girl. My brother’s wife was cuddling the baby when a bullet pierced through her back. The bullet killed her and the baby.
“We are still in shock. That’s all I can say for now,” Obunadike said.
