The President General of Ogidi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Iwuka Okoye, and one other unidentified person have been shot dead by suspected cultists in the area.
The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Awka on Saturday.
Ikenga said the attack occurred on the evening of February 6, 2026, at the School Field in Ogidi, adding that it is allegedly connected to the recent arrest and killing of a 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.
In a another development, the Chairman of Umueri village- Ogbunike community in Oyi local government area of the State, Hon Lovi Elobisi has escaped assassination by gunmen in the area.
The incident which took place along the popular St. Monica’s road Ogbunike yesterday, also led to the destruction of one of his cars with bullets and with no gunshot injuries on him.
The attack reportedly escalated into a man-to-man confrontation, leading to the destruction of several buildings estimated to be worth millions of naira.
The chairman, who survived the
incident, called on relevant authorities—particularly the Nigerian Police and the Anambra State Government—to thoroughly investigate the failed assassination attempt on his life, lamenting that the attack followed a series of threats against him.
Nigerian Tribune gathered that the violence is linked to a factional vote of no confidence passed against Hon. Elobisi and his executive, allegedly over his refusal to share proceeds generated from the sale of community land.
