EgbeBelu Village, Nanka – Orumba North LGA | 15th May 2025 – 11:30 AM
In a deeply shocking and brazen act of violence, two individuals—including a respected legal practitioner—were gruesomely murdered in broad daylight in EgbeBelu Village, Nanka, located in the Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The tragic event took place on Wednesday, May 15, 2025, at approximately 11:30 AM, sending shockwaves throughout the legal community and the state at large.
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, personally led a team of senior police officers to the crime scene in a swift response to what is now being classified as a high-profile double homicide. According to preliminary investigations and eyewitness reports, the victims were ambushed by armed assailants who trailed them from a local courthouse.
Authorities confirmed that the victims were followed from the court premises by unidentified gunmen riding a motorcycle. Once the victims reached a less populated stretch in EgbeBelu Village, they were forcefully attacked. The brutal nature of the killings, coupled with the clear indication that they were targeted, has raised serious concerns about the motives behind the attack, with speculation ranging from professional retaliation to organized criminal activity.
The police recovered a red Toyota Camry, believed to have been used by the victims at the time of the attack. Forensic teams have been dispatched to analyze the vehicle for evidence that could provide further clues to the identities of the attackers or their possible affiliations.
Notably, one individual survived the assault and is currently assisting law enforcement authorities with critical information. The identity of the survivor remains undisclosed for security reasons, but sources within the police command suggest that the information provided may be pivotal to solving the case and apprehending the perpetrators.
In a press statement, CP Ikioye Orutugu described the murders as “an affront to justice and a direct attack on the safety and security of the citizens of Anambra State.” He assured the public that a comprehensive manhunt has been launched and vowed that “no stone will be left unturned” in the quest to bring the culprits to justice.
“This heinous act will not go unpunished,” CP Orutugu declared. “We are deploying all resources and investigative tools at our disposal. The Anambra State Police Command will ensure that those behind this act face the full wrath of the law.”
The Commissioner also called on members of the public with any relevant information to come forward, assuring that all disclosures would be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
This chilling incident adds to growing concerns about rising insecurity and violence in certain parts of the state, especially targeted attacks on legal professionals, civic leaders, and public servants. Civil rights organizations and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) are expected to issue formal statements in the coming days.
A full-scale investigation is currently underway, with updates expected to be released regularly by the Anambra State Police Command. Citizens have been urged to remain calm and vigilant while cooperating with security operatives in the area.
The murder of a legal practitioner in such a calculated and public manner has cast a pall over the legal and judicial communities, igniting urgent calls for better protection of professionals and a reevaluation of security measures across court jurisdictions in the region.
As this is a developing story, the public is advised to stay tuned for verified updates from official sources and avoid spreading unconfirmed information.
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