Gunmen kill community leader, three others in Anambra terrorist attack

Gunmen kill community leader, three others in Anambra terrorist attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) have attacked a residence in Isseke community of Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State, killing a prominent community leader and three women.

Zagazola Makama understands that the incident, which occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Friday, was reported by the President General of Mbosi town, Hon. Pastor Azuka Innocent Okolie.

The the assailants stormed the residence of Ichie Kennedy Igboanugo, also known as Ichie Akurou-Ulo 1, in Ekwuru village an area described as heavily infiltrated by IPOB/ESN operatives and fatally shot him and the three female victims, whose identities are yet to be confirmed.

Security forces have been deployed to the area to restore calm and pursue the perpetrators.

The motive for the killings remains unclear, but security agencies suspect it may be linked to IPOB’s ongoing campaign of violence in the South-East.

Gunmen kill community leader, three others in Anambra terrorist attack