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GUNMEN KILL PRESIDENT GENERAL OF OGIDI COMMUNITY AND ONE OTHER IN ANAMBRA.(PHOTO).


 Gunmen kill President General of Ogidi community and one other in Anambra.


Unidentified gunmen, suspected to be cultists, have killed a community leader and one other person in Anambra State.


The President-General of Ogidi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ikwuka Okoye, popularly known as Anumili (pictured above), was k!lled on Friday, Feb. 6.


The attack was alleged to have been carried out by members of a rival cult group in revenge for the death of their leader, who was arrested and killed by local security operatives.


During the attack, which took place at the School Field, Ogidi, another man whose identity has yet to be ascertained was also gunned down.


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 k!lling of a known notorious cultist within the community.


He said, “The Anambra State Police Command regrets the murd£r 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 k!lling 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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