Gunmen Kill President‑General Of Ogidi Community In Anambra
✍️ By Teju/ February 7, 2026/ 12:42pm
A tragic escalation of violence has rocked Ogidi community in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, as unidentified gunmen suspected to be cultists killed the President‑General of the town union, Chief Ikwuka Okoye, popularly known as Anumili, on Friday evening, February 6, 2026. Another man, yet to be publicly identified, was also shot dead during the attack at the School Field in Ogidi.
According to statements from the Anambra State Police Command, the violent incident is believed to be linked to reprisals by members of a rival cult group following the arrest and killing of a notorious local cultist in the area. The police confirmed they swiftly took control of the scene, have launched an investigation, and are working with eyewitness accounts and intelligence to identify and apprehend those responsible.
Chief Okoye’s death has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents expressing deep mourning and fear amid concerns of further reprisals. The President‑General was a respected community leader, and his killing highlights ongoing concerns about cult‑related violence and insecurity in parts of southeastern Nigeria.
The Anambra State Police Command has urged residents to remain calm and cooperate as investigations continue, promising that every effort will be made to bring the perpetrators to justice.
This incident underscores the broader challenge that cultism and gun violence pose to the safety of communities and leaders across the region, as local authorities grapple with maintaining peace and security.
