Emma Elekwa
Gunmen have murdered two persons in a Friday night attack in Ogidi in Idemili North local government area of Anambra state.
The deceased, President General of the community and one other yet to be identified were killed at the community’s school field.
CoreTruth gathered that the PG recently lost the mother.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the incident, said the murder might have connection with the recent capture and killing of a known notorious cultist within the community.
He said police operatives had taken over the scene of the incident while investigations had commenced.
Ikenga added that efforts were on to arrest the perpetrators, calling for calm and cooperation among residents.
According to him, “Anambra State Police Command regrets the murder of the President General of the Ogidi community and one other person.
“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 assures members of the public that all efforts are being intensified to bring those responsible to justice.”
