Tension in Anambra as female police officer abducted, killed by unknown gunmen

A female police officer attached to the Ogidi Division in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State has been found dead after being kidnapped by unidentified gunmen.

According to a report by Sahara Reporters, the officer, identified as a Woman Inspector (W/INSPR) who served as a prosecutor at the division, was abducted on Thursday, and her body was discovered the following morning.

A distressing video obtained by the online platform showed the officer’s lifeless body lying in a bush, sparking widespread concern and outrage among residents and law enforcement officers.

As of the time of filing this report, the circumstances surrounding her abduction and killing remain unclear, but the incident has heightened tension across the Ogidi community and surrounding areas.

Ogidi and its environs have recently witnessed a resurgence of violence and killings. On Thursday, September 11, 2025, gunmen suspected to be cultists attacked a burial ceremony in Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, killing four people and injuring about 15 others.

Eyewitnesses said the assailants, believed to belong to a rival cult group, rode in on motorcycles and opened fire while the bereaved family was conducting burial rites. The mourners reportedly fled in panic as the gunmen fired indiscriminately before escaping the scene.