Gunmen kill President General of Ogidi community of Anambra, one other

Some suspected cultists have killed a community leader and one other person in Anambra State.

The President-General of Ogidi community in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ikwuka Okoye, popularly known as Anumili, was killed on Friday.

The attack was alleged to have been carried out by members of a rival cult 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.

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 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.”