Suspected Cultists Kill Anambra Community Town Union President

The President General of Ogidi Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ikwuka Okoye, has been murdered.

Okoye was killed on Friday evening by suspected cultists during a funeral in a school field .

The police in Anambra State confirmed the killing, noting that it must be in connection with the killing of a notorious cultist in the area.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Superintendent Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident urged residents remain calm and cooperate with the police as investigations continued. 

His words, “The Anambra State Police Command regrets the murder of the President General of the Ogidi community and one other person.

“The incident, which occurred in the evening of 6th February 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."