The Anambra Police Command has confirmed the death of two persons who were attacked by gunmen at Nanka in Orumba North Local Government Area. The Police also confirmed the safety of another victim of the attack who is currently helping the Command in investigation.
Reports have it that one of them a legal practitioner was coming from Ekwulobia town after obtaining the bail of a murder suspect and was on his way back when the attack occurred. The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochikwu Ikenga, in a release stated:
“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, today, Thursday, 15th May 2025, at about 11:30am, led a team of senior officers —including the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations and experienced detectives from the Command—on a visit to the crime scene at Egbebelu village, Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area, where two persons were gruesomely murdered by yet-to-be-identified armed men operating on a motorcycle.”
“The visit follows a reported incident involving the murder of two individuals, one of whom has been identified as a legal practitioner who had earlier secured the bail of an accused person in a pending murder case at High Court II, Ekwulobia.”
“Preliminary investigations suggest that the victims were attacked while returning from the court session, having been trailed and double-crossed by the assailants. One of the victims survived the attack and is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital.”
“The escapee has been debriefed by the Police and has provided crucial information that is aiding ongoing investigations and manhunt operations. The bodies of the deceased have been recovered and positively identified by their respective families.”
“In the course of the preliminary investigations, a red Toyota Camry vehicle, believed to belong to one of the deceased, was recovered from the scene. The Commissioner of Police has ordered an intensive investigation into the incident and deployed tactical and intelligence teams to track down the perpetrators and ensure justice is served.”
“Further updates will be provided in due course as the investigation progresses” he promised.”
