Anambra Police Investigate Ethnic Tension After Killings

On July 21, 2026, the Anambra State Police Command reported the killing of four herders and several cows in Agu-Ifite as a calculated attempt to create ethnic tension within the state. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Public Relations Officer of the command, stated that the police responded promptly and gathered information indicating that the attack was intentionally orchestrated to disrupt the peace and security of the region.

The command emphasized that the people of Anambra have shown unity and tolerance, resisting divisive ethnic narratives. In response to the incident, a manhunt has been initiated to apprehend the perpetrators, with intelligence from survivors and credible sources aiding the investigation.

Security operatives are conducting coordinated operations to identify and bring those involved to justice. The police urged the public to remain calm and vigilant while supporting security agencies with timely information.