Terror in Oko: Gunmen Storm Polytechnic Community, Leave Trail of Death and Fear

What began as a quiet Thursday evening in Oko, Anambra State, quickly turned into a nightmare. Unknown gunmen stormed the area around Federal Polytechnic Oko, opening fire near student lodges and joints around the Total petrol station, leaving at least seven people dead and two lecturers kidnapped.

🚨 What We Know So Far

• The attack began around 8 p.m., June 19, with gunmen arriving in two vehicles, targeting drinking joints and hostels.
• Multiple students were shot, with some reports suggesting four students died on the spot, while others were critically injured.
• Two lecturers were abducted, though their identities remain unconfirmed.
• A popular barbecue vendor was among those killed.
• Videos shared online show victims lying in pools of blood, while terrified students filmed from their hostels, too afraid to help as gunfire echoed for hours.

🧠 What Could Be Behind the Attack?

While the motive remains unclear, some reports suggest the violence may be linked to tensions over a newly mounted checkpoint by the Operation Udo Ga Achi security outfit near the Total station.

Others speculate it could be cult-related, or part of a larger wave of insecurity that has plagued Anambra in recent months.

⚖️ What’s Next?

As of now, no official statement has been released by the Anambra State Government or the police. The silence is deafening—and the community is on edge.

Students are calling for increased security, while families mourn and wait for answers.

💬 Is this a one-off tragedy or a symptom of deeper insecurity in Nigeria’s Southeast? Let’s talk.