US EditionAnambra: Cultists on rampage in Ogidi, kill community leader over death of member
The attack killed Chief Ikwuka Okoye and another person, linked to the death of cult member Emma Amasco, with police working to identify and arrest suspects.
- On Friday evening, armed men suspected to be members of the Neo-Black Movement attacked Ogidi, killing the President General and one other, injuring many as police began investigations.
- Tensions rose after Aye member Emma Amasco's death, and Tochukwu Ikenga said police linked the attack on Chief Ikwuka Okoye to his killing.
- Authorities say Emma Amasco operated in Onitsha, sold over 18 phones, and reportedly confessed to killing 48 people during interrogation.
- The Anambra State Police Command said it is intensifying efforts to bring those responsible to justice and urged residents to remain calm and cooperate.
- With details still unavailable, investigators continue a manhunt as the Anambra State Police Command said the killing remains unclear.
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News360 Info - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Multimedia, World News.Anambra: Cultists on rampage in Ogidi, kill community leader over death of member
Armed men suspected to be members of Neo-Black Movement cult, popularly known as Aye on Friday evening went on rampage in Ogidi community of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. DAILY POST gathered that the cultists who attacked the community injured many indigenes, while also killing the President General of the community, Chief Ikwuka Okoye and one other unidentified person. The attack has been linked to the killing of a known…
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