Italy Shooting: 2 Nigerians shot by gunman

The attack was triggered by the murder of an Italian woman, allegedly by a Nigerian asylum seeker.

Two Nigerians, Jennifer and Gideon were reportedly injured when a gunman went on a shooting spree in Macerata, Italy on Saturday, February 3, 2018.

According to instablog9ja, both of them are receiving treatment at a hospital in Macerata.

AFP also reports that the attack, which was carried out by a far-right supporter, was triggered by the murder of an Italian woman, allegedly by a Nigerian asylum seeker.

 

Officials at the hospital say Jennifer suffered a fracture to her humerus bone in her arm and has been operated upon.

Speaking on the incident, she said “I never hurt anyone. I was talking and laughing with three other people when I was struck by the bullet."

Gideon, who spoke with Le Stampa News, said that he thought he would die.

He also said that he had always considered Macerata as a safe city.

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“Those who do something bad must be afraid, not those who behave well. In three years I have never had any problems with anyone, either with Italians or with other foreigners.

“I worked in a supermarket and now I’m looking for a new job. I’m someone who minds my business. I do not get into trouble. I never imagined I could find myself in this situation. Now I do not know if I’ll manage not to feel in danger,” he added.

The gunman, Luca Traini was arrested and taken into custody after the attack.

The Police also discovered a copy of Adolf Hitler's manifesto "Mein Kampf" and a book by fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, when they searched his mother’s home.