Students of the Anambra State University have began deserting the school environment following attacks by suspected herdsmen.
Students leaving in their numbers following the attack
It has been claimed that suspected Fulani herdsmen were the ones that slaughtered students of the Anambra State University (C.O.O.U).
According to reports, the number of students killed are yet to be known.
However, the attack took place over the weekend around midnight at some lodges.
Twitter users shared photos of the tragic incident.
One wrote:
"Here's a video to confirm the Ongoing Slaughter by killer Fulani Herdsmen in Igbariam, Anambra State. These are Armed Fulani Herdsmen going about the area Slaughtering Innocent People. A friend in the area just sent me this video. There is serious tension right there now."
Another added:
"I Just Confirmed The News About The Gruesome Slaughter By Fulani Herdsmen In Igbariam, Anambra State. Little Children, Women, Men Were Killed & Beheaded (I Have Other Videos To Confirm This But I Can't Post). There Is Serious Tension In Igbariam Right Now. More Details To Come!"