The Digest:
According to reports in Vanguard, Premium Times, and The Sun, armed men killed at least 10 people in Ogboji, sparking calls for justice. As shadows deepen over the Southeast, leaders demand swift reprisals.
Key Points
- Gunmen attacked a community meeting in Ogboji, Anambra, on 30 June 2025
- Attackers reportedly arrived in SUVs and opened fire indiscriminately
- The victims were mainly non-indigenes, primarily from Ebonyi State
- Police confirmed 10 deaths; other sources suggest up to 19
- Motive remains unclear; minutes of the meeting reportedly demanded
- Governor Soludo and the Police condemned the act, promising investigations
- Lawmaker urges security forces to track down perpetrators immediately
Shadows show us
Sources
Vanguard, Premium Times, The Sun
