Four Killed, 15 Injured In Cult Shooting At Anambra Funeral
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AWKA – Four people have been confirmed dead and 15 others injured in what is believed to be a clash of cultists during a funeral ceremony in Ogidi in Idemili North local council of Anambra State.
A statement signed by the Police spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga, a Superintendent of Police said that armed men suspected to be cultists invaded a burial ceremony at Ezi village, Ogidi and opened fire on the attendees resulting in the death of four persons, 15 others sustained serious injuries.
“Following a distress call in the late hours of 11th September 2025, Police Operatives from Ogidi Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, swiftly mobilized to the scene, restored normalcy, and immediately evacuated the victims to hospitals for medical attention. In the course of the operation, 16 (sixteen) expended cartridges were recovered as exhibits,” the statement added.
It further stated that the Command has since launched a discreet investigation to identify, trace, and arrest the perpetrators, as preliminary findings suggest that the incident is connected to a clash between rival cult groups.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD, while strongly condemning the incident assured residents that the Command remains resolute in its commitment to rid the State of cult-related violence and other criminal activities.
The Command also urged members of the public to remain calm, security-conscious, and to continue to provide useful information by reporting suspicious movements or persons to the nearest Police formation.
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