PG, One Other Confirmed Dead Following Gunmen Attack In Anambra

Two persons, including a lawyer who also served as the President General of the Aguleri Community in Anambra East Local Government Area, have been killed by suspected gunmen in Anambra State.

The attack occurred along the Agulu-Nanka boundary in Anaocha LGA, with the assailants reportedly fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, led a team of senior officers and detectives to the crime scene in Egbebelu Village, Nanka, located in Orumba North LGA, as part of the immediate response.

According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, one of the victims—a legal practitioner—had earlier in the day secured the bail of a defendant in a pending murder case at High Court II, Ekwulobia.

“Preliminary investigations suggest that the victims were attacked while returning from court, having been trailed and double-crossed by the assailants,” Ikenga said.

A third occupant of the vehicle survived the attack and is currently receiving medical treatment. He has since been debriefed by police, providing critical information that is aiding the ongoing investigation.

The bodies of the deceased have been recovered and identified by their families. A red Toyota Camry, believed to belong to one of the victims, was recovered from the crime scene.

In response, CP Orutugu has ordered a comprehensive investigation, deploying tactical and intelligence units to pursue the suspects.

“We will ensure that justice is served and the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to book,” the police commissioner assured.

The attack has sparked fresh concerns over the state of security in Anambra, particularly as legal practitioners and community leaders appear to be increasingly targeted.