Gunmen invade Anambra community, kill leader, one other

Unidentified gunmen, believed to be cultists, have killed the President-General of Ogidi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ikwuka Okoye, popularly known as Anumili.

The attack happened late on Friday at the School Field in Ogidi. The assailants were said to be members of a rival cult group, allegedly carrying out a revenge attack over the death of their leader, who was earlier arrested and killed by local security operatives.

Another man, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was also killed during the incident.

Some eyewitnesses in the area said the incident has sparked outrage in the community, with residents and officials condemning the killing, adding that the deceased leader was duly elected.

One of the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “Daredevil gunmen invaded our community last night. By the time they were done, the town’s President-General, Sir Ikwuka Okoye, and another victim, who happened to be his relative, lay dead on the floor.

“The incident happened at the School Field, Ogidi. The PG and a relation from the same village, who was in his company, were shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cultists on Friday evening.”

The spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a press statement on Saturday.

Ikenga said the incident is allegedly linked to the recent capture and killing of a known notorious cultist within the community.

He said, “The Anambra State Police Command regrets the murder of the President-General of the Ogidi community and one other person. The incident, which occurred on the evening of February 6, 2026, at the School Field, Ogidi, is allegedly linked to the recent capture and killing of a known notorious cultist within the community.

“Following the report, police operatives swiftly took over the scene of the incident and commenced investigations. The command is currently working with eyewitness accounts and other available intelligence to identify and arrest the perpetrators.

“The Anambra State Police Command assures members of the public that all efforts are being intensified to bring those responsible to justice.

“Residents are urged to remain calm and cooperate with the police as investigations continue.

“Further developments will be communicated in due course.

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