The Anambra State Police Command has observed that the attack in the early hours of 21st July 2026 on residential settlers in Agu-Ifite, was part of a calculated criminal plot aimed at creating ethnic tension and undermining the existing peace and security in the State.
The Command noted that Ndi Anambra have continued to demonstrate unity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence, and have refused to be drawn into divisive ethnic narratives. This collective resolve has undoubtedly frustrated the criminal objective of sowing discord among residents.
A statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, informed that following the incident, the Police led a Joint Security Team to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment and operational review. The team engaged relevant community leaders, representatives of the affected settlers, and other critical stakeholders to strengthen confidence, obtain firsthand information, and coordinate ongoing security measures.
According to the statement, intelligence gathered from survivors and other credible sources provided useful leads, and consequently, security operatives have intensified intelligence-driven and coordinated manhunt operations to identify, apprehend, and bring all those involved in the attack to justice.
The Command urged members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and continue to support security agencies with credible and timely information.
The Command also reiterated its commitment to protecting every law-abiding resident of Anambra State, irrespective of ethnic or religious affiliation, and further assured that no effort would be spared in ensuring that the perpetrators are arrested and prosecuted.
