Hoodlums attack Anambra church, k!ll two

Hoodlums attack Anambra church, k!ll two

A set of armed guys attacked St. Andrews Anglican Church, Isiokwe in Lilu network of Ihiala neighborhood authorities vicinity of Anambra kingdom, killing 2 humans.

The incident occurred within the early hours of Sunday, Dec. 7, as worshippers have been getting prepared for the start of Sunday provider.

The attackers additionally burnt motors and a few parts of the church constructing, consisting of the cleric’s rental.

The spouse of the priest of the church was once most of the 2 killed, Punch reports.

An eyewitness told the publication, “A brutal assault took place at the St. Andrews Anglican Church, Isiokwe in Lilu community of Ihiala LGA inside the early hours of Sunday.

“The heavily armed hoodlums invaded the church as worshippers have been getting geared up for Sunday pastime and commenced shooting, placing properties on the church premises, inclusive of buildings, ablaze.

“unluckily, they brutally murd£red the wife of the church priest and one other man or woman. additionally they injured many others, razed down the priest’s house to ashes, burnt down a few church vehicles and other church residences, along with a part of the main church constructing.

“This wicked act on a holy day in a Christian church and in a Christian network has no longer had a single mention from people who are speedy to proportion happenings from someplace else.”

The spokesman for the Anambra nation Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the improvement on Monday, Dec. 8.

He said, “The Commissioner of Police, Anambra kingdom Police Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has condemned in the most powerful phrases the assault in the morning of December 7, 2025, done by means of armed criminals, which resulted in the dying of one man or woman.

“some folks have been inflicted with serious injuries, inclusive of the church building in part burnt, and different residences destroyed at a church premises in Lilu, Ihiala neighborhood government location of the kingdom.

“The CP states that this heinous and abominable act, devoted against innocent worshippers, isn’t only an attack on the network, however a grave affront to our shared values of peace, sanctity of lifestyles, and freedom of worship.

“The command extends its deepest sympathies to the households of the sufferers and to the whole Lilu community and assures the public that the Police shall relentlessly seek out the perpetrators of this crime.

“The CP notes that no community should be subjected to such brutality, as the command will now not allow criminals to instill worry or destabilize the peace we are working tirelessly to maintain.

“In view of the above, the command has already intensified talent-pushed operations, deployed the Joint protection team, and strengthened surveillance throughout the place.”

in line with Ikenga, police operatives are following each lead, including that no useful resource may be spared in ensuring that those responsible are apprehended and made to stand the full weight of the law.

“The command urges citizens to stay calm and cooperate with the Joint security crew via supplying beneficial facts which can help ongoing investigations for justice to be served.

“The command stays steadfast in its dedication to protecting lives and assets throughout Ihiala and the whole state,” he added.