By Emma Elekwa

Two persons lost their lives on Sunday in gunshots attacks in Awka capital city of Anambra state.

The deceased, a popular comedian and radio personality, Aiza Nwosu and yet-to-be young man were reportedly shot dead in cult related attacks.

Sources said Aiza was trailed from his home by some men who drove in a tinted vehicle before shooting him.

Aiza, prior to his death, had survived deaths in terrible accidents in the town, including those that claimed lives.

His popularity might not be unconnected to certain weired lifestyle, including painting his house with black colour as well as his decision to be conveyed to the church in a tipper vehicle on his wedding day.

Confirming the incident, Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the Command has intensified ongoing manhunt for the perpetrators.

He called for support and cooperation of the public to assist in bringing the suspects to justice, assuring that any information regarding the suspects, their movements or the vehicle used in the attacks would be treated with utmost confidentiality.

He said, “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.

“Information gathered so far reveals that three unidentified persons, travelling in a silver-coloured Toyota Corolla, with registration number yet to be ascertained, reportedly shot two persons at separate locations within Awka.

“Upon receipt of the distress information, Command operatives immediately mobilised 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 scenes the sum of ₦7,550, one Moniepoint ATM card and a pair of slippers.

“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama has strongly condemned the dastardly act and described the killings as unacceptable and a direct affront to the peace and security of the State.

“The CP has further directed the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for discreet and comprehensive investigation, while security operatives have intensified patrols, surveillance and intelligence gathering across Awka and adjoining areas.

“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 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.”