Gunmen shot and killed a prominent comedian and media personality, Isaac Nwosu, also known as ‘Aiza Nwosu,’ and an unidentified middle-aged man on Sunday in Anambra state.
It was discovered that the two victims were shot at different locations by the same perpetrators.
The comedian was killed by the gunmen on S.M. Okeke Street in Amaikwo, Awka, and the other victim was shot to death on Capital City Road in Amaenyi, Awka.
The motivation for the killings was yet to be determined, although it was said that the incident caused tension in the region, with residents fleeing to safety amid gunfire.
However, accounts gathered from eyewitnesses and citizens suggested that the attacks by the gunmen were linked to cult-related activities.
One of the eyewitnesses said, “The assailants, numbering about three and driving in a tinted vehicle, trailed the comedian from his home, double-crossed his vehicle, and later attacked him, shooting him dead. They left the victim in a pool of blood inside his car.
“As they drove some distance away, they also shot another victim dead by the roadside, dispossessed him of his belongings, and fled.
“The assailants fired some shots into the air before leaving the scene in a commando-like manner, thereby creating tension in the area. After they left, the security operatives arrived at the scene and recovered the lifeless bodies of the victims.
“The security operatives later beefed up security around the areas following the incident.”
Some films circulating online corroborated the occurrence.
Separate footage showed the victims’ lifeless bodies lying in pools of blood in various locations, with bystanders gathering around the scenes.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the occurrence in a press statement on Monday, saying the command had launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths and was requesting community cooperation in the continuing manhunt for the culprits.
The statement partly read, “The Anambra State Police Command has condemned in the strongest terms the gunshot attacks carried out by unidentified gunmen in Awka, the state capital, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, which resulted in the deaths of two persons.
“The command has consequently intensified the ongoing manhunt for the perpetrators and is calling for the support and cooperation of members of the public to assist in bringing the suspects to justice.
“Information gathered so far reveals that three unidentified persons, travelling in a silver-colored Toyota Corolla, with registration number yet to be ascertained, reportedly shot two persons at separate locations within Awka.”
He mentioned that upon receipt of the distress information, security operatives immediately mobilized patrol teams to the affected areas and commenced efforts to track down the assailants.
“Upon arrival at the scenes, the operatives recovered the bodies of the victims along Capital City Road, Amaenyi, and S.M. Okeke Street, Amaikwo, Awka, respectively.
“The victims were taken to a hospital, where they were subsequently confirmed dead by medical personnel.
“While one of the victims is yet to be identified, the second victim has been identified as Isaac Nwosu, male, also known as ‘Azia.’
“The operatives also recovered from the scene the sum of ₦7,550, one Moniepoint ATM card, and a pair of slippers.”
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Ama, condemned the killings as unacceptable and a threat to the state’s peace and security. The case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a discreet and comprehensive investigation. Security personnel increased patrols, surveillance, and intelligence gathering in the area.
“The command therefore calls on community leaders, residents, motorists, business owners, and other members of the public who may have witnessed the incidents or have credible information regarding the suspects, their movements, or the vehicle used in the attacks to come forward and assist the police.
“Such information will be treated with utmost confidentiality. The Anambra State Police Command reiterates that community partnership remains critical to effective policing and urges residents not to hesitate to provide timely information that could assist in apprehending the perpetrators and preventing further attacks,” the statement added.
