Gunmen Murder Anambra Community Leader

The President-General of Umuoji Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Silas Onyima has been reportedly killed by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen.

The incident according to sources, happened on Friday evening.

It was gathered that the hoodlums, numbering about 15, invaded the deceased’s home and shot him dead thereby throwing the community into panic.

A source said, “The deceased was newly elected president general of our community and he also presided over one election in the community. He was killed on Friday evening when some masked men visited his home and shot him dead.”

When contacted, the state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, noting that police operatives have been deployed in the area.

Ikenga said, “The police are aware of the development. We got the information and we have deployed our men to the area. Our men have gone to the scene when the information got to us, they found the man in a pool of blood.

“The body of deceased has been recovered and deposited at the morgue with the help of some of the family members. We are also working with some eyewitnesses and community members to help track the perpetrators and investigation is ongoing.”