Four suspects were, on Thursday, arraigned before an Anambra State Magistrates’ Court sitting at Ozubulu, over their alleged involvement in the killings at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, on August 6. .

No fewer than 13 persons were killed in the attack, while about 22 were injured. Those arraigned were Great Chinedu Akpunonu (44), Vincent Ike (57), Chukwudi Ugwu (30) and Onyebuchi Mbanefo (46). .

Three other suspects are still at large. They were arraigned on 37 counts bordering on conspiracy and murder. A South Africa-based businessman, Aloysius Ikegwuonu, whose father was killed in the attack, the Parish Priest of St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Jude Onwuaso and six others were called as witnesses. .

They were later referred to Nnewi prison till 26th of February 2018 when they will appear again in court.