The police in Anambra state have said the killings at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, may not have anything to do with terrorism even as they vowed to bring the attackers to justice.

A lone gunman attacked the church in the early hours of Sunday, killing what the police have confirmed to be 11 people and injuring about 18 worshippers.

Commissioner of Police in the state Garba Umar, at a news conference in Awka on Sunday, said the command had invited some suspects who would be useful to the investigation.

He advised residents to go about their lawful businesses, assuring them that churches and public places are safe.

He said, “At about 6.30 a.m. today, Aug. 6, I got a distress call that gunmen had invaded and shot at worshippers at St. Philips Catholic Church, Umuezekwe, Ofufe, Amakwa Village in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Located Government Area.

“As a result I, the Commissioner of Police, led my operatives immediately to the scene to rescue worshippers.

“The command, under my watch, will leave no stone unturned in locating and prosecuting those behind the massacre of innocent worshippers.

“The intelligence report and preliminary investigation showed that the incident was as a result of a feud between two individuals from the same community living outside Nigeria.

“One of the individuals built the church where the shooting occurred; it is definitely not a terrorist attack in the mould of Boko Haram or Fulani herdsmen attack.

“The command will brief the public after investigation is concluded; I commiserate with all those who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident.

“I also encourage `ndi’ Anambra to be vigilant and to promptly report suspicious movements or strange observation of persons and actions in their localities to the security agencies.’’