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Police Arrest Suspected Killers of Anambra Community Leader

Police in Anambra State have apprehended four individuals connected to the killing of a community leader in the state.

Mr. Silas Onyima, the President General of Umuoji community in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, was killed in his home last weekend

A press release from DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson of the state police command, confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the crime.

He said: “The handset and ATM Card of the deceased were recovered from them. In their confession, they named four other accomplices who are now being hunted for by the Police.”

He stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, commended the Police in Ogidi and Umuoji Vigilante for working together to apprehend the suspected perpetrators.

CP Adeoye has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to deploy its Forensic Team to take over the investigation.

The command assured Presidents-General across the State that their safety was a top priority for the Police, as they represent their people in governance through their town unions

Kanyi Daily recalls that Unknown Gunmen broke into the residence of Chief Silas Onyima, the President-General of Umuoji community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, and murdered him on Friday.

Abohi Gloria

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