From Ifeoma Ejiofor
The sleepy village of Ezi in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State has been thrown into a pensive mood as people suspected to be cultists swoop on the community.
The suspected cultists allegedly attacked mourners in a funeral ceremony and killed four persons in the deadly attack.
Fifteen persons were also said to be injured during the rampage of the unknown cultists.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra State Command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) has confirmed the incident.
He said,” Following a distress call in the late hours of 11th September 2025, that 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.
“Police 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.”
Tochukwu said that 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.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu(CP) has strongly condemned the incident and assured residents that the command remains resolute in its commitment to rid the State of cult-related violence and other criminal activities.
He 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.