Suspected cultists on Thursday stormed a burial ceremony in Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing four persons and injuring about 15 others.
The incident happened in the night, according to report which has it that the armed cultists are from a rival cult and stormed the venue on motorcycles while family members were performing the burial rites.
It was said that they
opened fire on mourners, prompting those at the scene to scamper and tried to flee to safety with four persons killed by bullet while 15 others are left injured.
The police confirmed the incident via a statement its spokesman in the state police command, Tochukwu Ikenga issued.
“Following a distress call in the late hours of September 11, 2025, that armed men suspected to be cultists invaded a burial ceremony at Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North LGA, and opened fire on the attendees, resulting in the death of four persons while 15 others sustained serious injuries.
“Police operatives from Ogidi Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, swiftly mobilised to the scene, restored normalcy, and immediately evacuated the victims to hospitals for medical attention. In the course of the operation, 16 expended cartridges were recovered as exhibits.
“The Command has since launched a discreet investigation to identify, trace, and arrest the perpetrators, as preliminary findings suggest that the incident is connected to a clash between rival cult groups,” the statement read in part.
