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Four killed in another attack by gunmen in Anambra community

At least four people were killed on Sunday in Anambra State when gunmen launched a fresh attack in Nawfia, a community in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.

The attack, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, happened at about 6 p.m. at Afor Market Junction along Awka-Onitsha Old Road within the Nawfia Community in the South-eastern state.

The latest attack occurred hours after gunmen attacked Saint Andrew’s Anglican Church in Isiokwe, Lilu, in Ihiala LGA of the state.

The church pastor’s wife was killed, and the hoodlums razed properties worth millions during the attack, which occurred on Sunday morning.

It is unclear, for now, if the gunmen were responsible for the two separate attacks in the communities.

How the latest attack happened in Nawfia

Witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES on Monday that the gunmen invaded Nawfia Community and immediately opened fire on unsuspecting residents of the community.

“Some people were standing at Fair Market Junction here, which is also known as Afor Junction. And suddenly, some gunmen entered a black Jeep (SUV) and started shooting at people,” one witness, who asked not to be named for fear, narrated.

“Some of us ran away but they shot several people around there,” he added.

Vira video clip
A video clip recorded shortly after the attack has been circulating on Facebook.

In the now-viral clip seen by PREMIUM TIMES, at least four young men were lying lifeless on the ground in pools of their blood along the junction.

Two of the bodies were inside a nearby gutter as distressed residents were heard lamenting over the deadly attack.

Community speaks
The President General of the Nawfia Progressive Union, Daniel Okoye, in a statement obtained by PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, said that security agencies in the state have already been informed about the attack.

Mr Okoye said “many people” were killed by the hoodlums during the attack, but did not mention figures.

“I appeal to all Ndi Nawfia to remain calm, stay vigilant, and continue to cooperate with security operatives as they work tirelessly to restore normalcy and ensure our safety,” he said.

Police confirm attack
The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the latest attack in Nawfia Community in a statement on Monday morning.

Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said what happened was a cult-related attack.

The spokesperson noted that, four days earlier, the police authorities had arrested two dangerous suspects in connection with a planned rival cult confrontation in the state.

He said the arrested suspects had been assisting the police with “valuable information” which was intended to tackle cult-related violence within Awka and its environs.

“Despite these proactive efforts by the Command operatives, some members of the same gang, on the evening of 7th December 2025, operating in a black Lexus Jeep with registration number yet unknown, stormed Afor Nawfia Market and opened fire indiscriminately.

“The violent attack resulted in the fatal injury of four persons, after which the assailants fled the scene,” he said.

Mr Ikenga regretted that the hoodlums escaped before the operatives arrived at the scene of the attack, but expressed optimism that preliminary information obtained at the scene has provided “useful leads.”

He said the police were already acting “on the leads” to track down the attackers.

“The Anambra State Police Command remains resolute in its determination to rid the State of cultism, violent crime, and all forms of criminality,” he stated.

“Further developments will be communicated as investigations progress.”

Increased attacks
Like in other states in the South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State with frequent attacks by armed persons in recent times.

The attacks often target security agencies, government officials and facilities.

Attacks by cultists, kidnappers, armed robbers and separatists have combined to worsen the insecurity in the South-east lately.

Hundreds of people have been killed or abducted, and several others have been injured in some of these attacks in the region.

The Nigerian government has repeatedly accused the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of being responsible for the deadly attacks in the region.

But the separatist group has repeatedly denied its involvement in the attacks.

IPOB is a group leading agitation for an independent state of Biafra, which it wants carved out from the South-east and some parts of the South-south of Nigeria.

Its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was recently convicted and then sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

OyigboUpdate:
Dozens Feared Ð3ad As Gunmen Attack Anambra Community
A yet-to-be-disclosed number of persons have been k!lled when some unknown armed men launched an attack near the Afor Market Junction in Nawfia community, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.


It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the area on Sunday, December 7, 2025 and opened fire on unsuspecting members of the community.

Some victims were fatally injured while others fled for safety.

“The armed hoodlums invaded Afor Market Junction and immediately opened fire, killing a lot of people. Nobody knows the reason behind the attack; the attack has left our community shaken,” a source told punch.


Some other residents who also spoke on the development said they were still in shock, with many calling for increased security presence.

An eyewitness near the scene said, “It was chaos. The attackers came out of nowhere this evening in a commando-like fashion and started shooting indiscriminately. The police have launched an investigation into the attacks and are working to apprehend the perpetrators."

Video footage of the incident currently circulating online showed members of the community running for safety while some lifeless bodies lay in a pool of blood on the ground.



The President-General, Nawfia Progressive Union, Chief Daniel Okoye, who confirmed the development in a press statement on Sunday, said relevant security agencies have already been contacted, and investigations have begun to uncover those responsible.

“This evening, I received with deep shock the tragic news of an attack at the Afor Market Junction in Nawfia community. The incident resulted in multiple casualties, caused by unknown assailants who carried out this senseless act of violence,” he said.

“I strongly condemn this heartbreaking incident and the attempt to disrupt the peace of our beloved community. I have already contacted the relevant security agencies, and investigations are underway to uncover those responsible.

"I appeal to all Ndi Nawfia to remain calm, stay vigilant, and continue to cooperate with security operatives as they work tirelessly to restore normalcy and ensure our safety.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected. On behalf of the Nawfia Progressive Union, I extend our deepest sympathies and assure you that we are fully committed to supporting efforts aimed at protecting lives and maintain."

Source Oriental times and pcb gist

https://www.pcbgists.com.ng/2025/12/many-feared-d3ad-as-gunmen-attack.html?m=1

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17KPVMQjtz/

melechpilusof:
You and I know that this is fake news and even if it is real, it's not ipob or esn but rogue police officers or hired thugs or jihadists infiltrators.

DomPerignon:
Anybody but IPOB

Mrfixitt:
This dude thinks he's untouchable. Your end is near but you don't know. Keep fabricating false news to tarnish people's images

OyigboUpdate:
Dozens Feared Ð3ad As Gunmen Attack Anambra Community
A yet-to-be-disclosed number of persons have been k!lled when some unknown armed men launched an attack near the Afor Market Junction in Nawfia community, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.


It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the area on Sunday, December 7, 2025 and opened fire on unsuspecting members of the community.

Some victims were fatally injured while others fled for safety.

“The armed hoodlums invaded Afor Market Junction and immediately opened fire, killing a lot of people. Nobody knows the reason behind the attack; the attack has left our community shaken,” a source told punch.


Some other residents who also spoke on the development said they were still in shock, with many calling for increased security presence.

An eyewitness near the scene said, “It was chaos. The attackers came out of nowhere this evening in a commando-like fashion and started shooting indiscriminately. The police have launched an investigation into the attacks and are working to apprehend the perpetrators."

Video footage of the incident currently circulating online showed members of the community running for safety while some lifeless bodies lay in a pool of blood on the ground.



The President-General, Nawfia Progressive Union, Chief Daniel Okoye, who confirmed the development in a press statement on Sunday, said relevant security agencies have already been contacted, and investigations have begun to uncover those responsible.

“This evening, I received with deep shock the tragic news of an attack at the Afor Market Junction in Nawfia community. The incident resulted in multiple casualties, caused by unknown assailants who carried out this senseless act of violence,” he said.

“I strongly condemn this heartbreaking incident and the attempt to disrupt the peace of our beloved community. I have already contacted the relevant security agencies, and investigations are underway to uncover those responsible.

"I appeal to all Ndi Nawfia to remain calm, stay vigilant, and continue to cooperate with security operatives as they work tirelessly to restore normalcy and ensure our safety.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected. On behalf of the Nawfia Progressive Union, I extend our deepest sympathies and assure you that we are fully committed to supporting efforts aimed at protecting lives and maintain."

Source Oriental times and pcb gist

https://www.pcbgists.com.ng/2025/12/many-feared-d3ad-as-gunmen-attack.html?m=1

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17KPVMQjtz/

OyigboUpdate:
IPOB is a terrorist organisation there is absolutely nothing to tarnish

Flangelo12:
Thanks for the update.

Mrfixitt:
You're paid to do this that I know but keep in mind that you're not untouchable..Meanwhile Ipob is a terrorist organisation but Fulani bandits are just criminals. Only phools think this way

DomPerignon:
Anybody but IPOB

melechpilusof:
You and I know that this is fake news and even if it is real, it's not ipob or esn but rogue police officers or hired thugs or jihadists infiltrators.

Adaisback:
it is not fake news. Infact Nawfia is just three minutes drive to the capital city. I have confirmed this news and it's true. Before Nnamdi kanu, nothing of such used to happen, now we are all in danger because of one mentally disturbed man

DatNiggaDaz:


You again. Hand go soon touch again

OyigboUpdate:
Fulani bandits are their northern counterparts

Adaisback:
it is not fake news. Infact Nawfia is just three minutes drive to the capital city. I have confirmed this news and it's true. Before Nnamdi kanu, nothing of such used to happen, now we are all in danger because of one mentally disturbed man

nedu666:
How did you contact the killers to know that Kanu sent them

nedu666:
Ipob did not open fire on market when op was in prison but as soon as he is released they just enter market and open fire for no reason

garykoeman:
For speaking the truth, haba.