Police Confirm Killing Of Anambra Community Leader

The Anambra State Police Command, Saturday, confirmed the murder of the President-General of Umuoji Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, Chief Silas Onyima.

Although the details are still sketchy, it was gathered that his killers, numbering about 15, invaded the deceased’s home on Friday evening and shot him dead. An eyewitness said the incident had put the community in a mourning mood.

Quoting the source, “The deceased was newly elected president general of our community. 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.”

The Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the murder.

He 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.”