By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Anambra State Police Command on Monday December 8, 2025, said all necessary machineries have been activated to hunt down the masterminds of Sunday’s bloody attack on Lilu Community, in Ihiala Local Council of the State.
The Source reports that some gunmen in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, unleashed a deadly assault that left the wife of the Anglican Church Priest dead, and several others seriously injured.
The assailants, also, razed down a substantial part of the Church, as well as other buildings, and properties within the environ of the Church.
A statement from the Anambra’ State Police Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, said that State Commissioner of Police, CP, Ikioye Orutugu, while condemning the attack as heinous, barbaric and an abominable act against worshipers, said the development represents a direct assault on the shared values of peace, the sanctity of life, as well as freedom of worship.
While also sympathizing with the victims of the gruesome incident, their families, relations and friends, CP Orutugu affirmed the unflinching commitment of the command towards apprehending the perpetrators, and ensuring that justice is served.
He warned that the Police in the State will not condone any acts that are capable of undermining the fragile peace and stability of the state.
This is as he vowed not to allow hoodlums, terrorists and other criminal elements to instill fear among residents and threaten the security of Anambra State.
The statement further noted that enhanced security measures, including intelligence-driven operations have been launched in the affected community and environs, with a view to fast- tracking the process of hunting down the suspects and forestall a further breach of security.
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