Fears In Ihiala, Anambra State, As Gunmen Kill Army Major

By Charles Igbo

The Anambra State Police Command is yet to confirm it, but reliable sources confirm that Gunmen have killed an Army Major.

Identified as Major Churchill Orji, a native of Agulu; Anambra State, he was reportedly killed on Saturday, August 20, during an operation at the Azia axis of Ihiala.

That area, has for months, been a hotbed for Gunmen.

Since the killing of the Army officer, fear has gripped the people around the area. They fear that the Army could embark on a reprisal mission.

And, since then, those who knew him have been paying tributes to him.

A schoolmate of his in a tribute on Sunday, was quoted as saying: “Our brother,  Major Churchill Orji, you paid the price defending out dear State from bandits and unknown gunmen yesterday (Saturday), at Azia/Ukpor. Your efforts shall never be in vain. Agulu mourns.”

Another person who addressed the late Major as his brother wrote: “Rest in peace my brother from Nneogidi Village, Agulu, Major Churchill Orji, killed yesterday (Saturday) at Azia/Ukpor defending the South-east from the marauders.”

Neither the Army nor the Police has issued any statement on the operation that cost Major Orji his life.