Anambra Security: Police quell Ogidi cult violence

Tensions ran high in Ogidi, Anambra State, as the police command swiftly intervened to quell a violent clash between rival cult groups, restoring calm to the community.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, following a distressed call yesterday, armed men suspected to be cultists invaded a burial ceremony at Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North LGA and opened fire on the attendees, resulting in the death of four persons while fifteen others sustained serious injuries, Poli.e 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 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, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has strongly condemned the incident and assures residents that the Command remains resolute in its commitment to rid the State of cult-related violence and other criminal activities.

The Command 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.

Further developments will be communicated in due course.