Tragedy struck the Ekwuru Isseke community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday night, May 22, over Friday, May 23, when unidentified gunmen killed a man, Ichie Kennedy Igboanugo, along with his two wives and daughter.
According to local sources, the assailants stormed Igboanugo’s residence and fatally shot all four victims.
The motive for the attack remains unclear, though reports suggest the attackers accused Igboanugo of being a “saboteur.”
A daughter of Igboanugo, Chelsea Mary, made the announcement on her Facebook page.
Mary is preparing for her wedding scheduled for next month.
She wrote:
“Black Friday.
My Dad, my mum, my step mum, my sister, all gone.
God why me.
May 23rd 2025
Who did I offend?”
Details of the gruesome killing remain sketchy as authorities have yet to release an official statement. The incident has left the community in deep shock and mourning.
