Tragedy struck the quiet town of Ogidi in Anambra State's Idemili North Local Government Area on Friday evening, February 6, 2026, when unidentified gunmen shot and killed Chief Ikwuka Okoye, the President-General of the Ogidi community, along with another individual.
The attack took place at the Ogidi School Field, a well-known public space in the community. Chief Okoye, popularly known as Anumili, was a respected leader who had been actively involved in efforts to curb cultism and violent crime in the area. Sources indicate that the incident may have been a reprisal attack linked to the recent arrest and death of a notorious cult leader during interrogation by local vigilante operatives.
The second victim, whose identity has not yet been publicly confirmed, was with Chief Okoye at the time of the shooting. Some reports describe the individual as a relative or companion, while others suggest possible ties to local cult activities, though details remain unclear.
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killings, with spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga expressing regret over the incident and assuring that investigations are underway to apprehend those responsible. He noted that the attack appears connected to ongoing tensions following the elimination of the cult figure.
The incident has left Ogidi community in deep mourning and heightened fear, with residents grappling with the loss of a prominent figure and concerns over escalating cult-related violence in the region. Many locals have called for stronger security measures to restore peace and prevent further reprisals.
Authorities have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, urging anyone with useful information to come forward as efforts continue to unravel the motive and bring justice to the victims' families.
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