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Tension Heightens In Anambra As Gunmen Murder Over 15 Residents In Two Weeks

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Tension Heightens In Anambra As Gunmen Murder Over 15 Residents In Two Weeks....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Awka, the Anambra State capital, is once again under the siege of gunmen, believed to be cultists.

At the last count, over 15 residents have been murdered in cold blood within the last two weeks, including some victims who cannot be identified as cultists, promoting the belief that what is happening could be targeted assassinations.

DAILY POST has followed the developments and reports that the major problem seems to be a struggle for the control of revenue windows, especially the collection of taxes from bus drivers and commercial tricyclists.

Investigation shows that no fewer than 15 persons have been gunned down in just two weeks in the city.

The orgy of killings started on Easter Sunday when as many as six youths were reportedly gunned down.

A source told DAILY POST that while the Easter merriment was being observed by Christians to commemorate the resurrection of Christ, the happiness of some people were cut short by gunmen.

“Some were felled at Okpuno area, behind Juhel, others were murdered around Eke Awka area and Obinagu,” a source said.

One of the incidents was said to have happened opposite Dike Park, around the Eke Awka Market, in Awka, the State capital.

According to sources, “The incident happened in the noon of Sunday and also escalated to the Obinagu area, where some more persons were also gunned down by the cultists.”

It was gathered that one of the persons hit by the bullet was a staff of the Anambra State Judiciary, simply identified as Mr. Nwofor, who was said to be innocently going about his normal business before the cultists struck.

A resident of Awka, who did not want his name mentioned, said: “I suspected that there would be cult killings during that period. You know that most wanted cultists have left town, but during festive periods, they always come home to celebrate, and their rivals use the opportunity to pay them back for their past atrocities, which may include that they have killed their members.”

Just seven days after the Easter killings, three other persons also suspected to belong to secret cults were gunned down in the city.

Though security operatives could not confirm the number, a source said that two of the victims were killed in her presence.

The source said: “Two tricycles were driving recklessly along Zik Avenue at Eke Awka. They were pursuing themselves. Around Eke Awka market, the tricycle at the front got stuck in the traffic, and one boy inside it alighted and started running.

“Two boys in the tricycle behind also jumped down and pursued him. He ran towards Parkers’ area, along Zik Avenue, and diverted into a road by the right, into a mechanic workshop.

“The boys pursued him into the place, dragged him out and shot him to death. The incident caused pandemonium, and people were just running in all directions,” the source said.

Not done, two days after the same incident, another person described as Nwanayoeze, a popular Awka youth was gunned down around the tricycle park, Unizik Junction.

Traders around Unizik Junction confirmed that Nwanayoeze was a very prominent youth in the entire area and also controlled revenue from tricycle operators in the area, and was feared by many people, even though they denied that he had any link with cultism.

The killings, however, did not abate. Thursday of the same week, a former president-general of Amansea community in Awka North Local Government Area, Chief Cajetan Nwokike was killed.

On Friday also, at Unizik Junction, a man identified as Christian was gunned down. He is said to be an indigene of Enugu State but manages a popular transport company in Awka that has fleets of luxury SUVs that ferry passengers to Abuja and Lagos.

He was gunned down in the presence of his co-workers by gunmen who came in a yellow tricycle. Eyewitnesses said the assailants were not in a hurry to leave after the assignment, as they entered the tricycle and drove away slowly.

Earlier on Wednesday evening, gunmen caused pandemonium at Aroma junction.

A youth from Amudo Village in Awka, and said to be a former tricycle operator before transiting into a revenue collector was gunned down.

A source said the assailants trailed him from the Ifite area of the state capital and shot him at close range at a filling station which serves as a popular bus stop for buses and tricycles.

Business outfits in the area were forced to close and roadside traders abandoned their articles and fled.

The major roads in the vicinity of the incident suddenly became empty, just as many people abandoned their cars and took to their heels.

A few hours later, residents of the town received news of another killing in the same junction. This time, an official of the Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) was the victim.

A source said: “The man who was killed is an ARTMA official. He stopped some people who were driving a Toyota Sienna vehicle with tinted glasses, and the people shot him and drove off. It happened just close to me as I was boarding a vehicle this morning to go to Nnewi.”

The developments have heightened tension in the state capital and beyond, with residents not sure of who would be the next target.

“Security agencies seem to be overwhelmed; everyone is in panic mode,” a distressed resident told DAILY POST.

In one of his responses to DAILY POST, Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson person, SP Tochukwu Ikenga lamented that families of deceased people do not notify the police so that investigation can commence.

He insisted that operatives were deployed to the areas of the incidents but no news of any killing was gathered.

DAILY POST, however, gathered that deceased person’s bodies are usually quickly removed by family members to avoid confiscation by police.

Meanwhile, in a recent press conference, the police stated its frustration, saying that most cult kingpins arrested by police were being freed by very influential people in the. city.

The commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye, who was represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, DCP Akin Fakorede, said: “When those things that have happened over a period of time begin to happen again, the question people should ask is Why?

“Could you imagine that the cultists we arrested, charged to court, and got remanded in prison custody that some powerful locals are going to the judiciary to lobby to get them released?

“And some have been released. And they are the ones unleashing this mayhem again! That is number one.

“Two, you must have heard of the AK-47 we recently recovered from a suspect in Awada. What the suspect told us was that they procured it for him to engage in a showdown with a rival cult group.

“Now, if that AK-47 was not recovered or had joined the recent cult-related clash, could you imagine what the casualty level would have been?

“We are already going after the cultists; and if we find that anybody is subverting justice, or is subverting due process, to get the cultists off the hook, they will face the music, notwithstanding whether the

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SABBATH SABOTAGE! Nigerian Military Exposes Deadly Boko Haram/ISWAP Secret Plot To Blood-Bathe Nigeria During Eid-el-Kabir!.

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The Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, has uncovered credible intelligence revealing that desperate remnants of Boko Haram and ISWAP are plotting isolated suicide bombings and IED strikes during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In a swift response, Media Information Officer Lt. Col. Sani Uba announced that the Theatre Command has already activated comprehensive defensive countermeasures, deploying heavy troop reinforcements to vulnerable, high-density areas across all sectors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Security forces have fully mobilized surveillance and ISR assets while executing joint, tight patrol sweeps alongside the Civilian JTF and community vigilance groups. To guarantee total safety, the military is advising citizens to hold their Eid prayers closer to their immediate neighborhoods and avoid massive, unprotected open-air crowds. Residents are being urged to report any unattended objects or suspicious strangers to nearby checkpoints immediately, with a stern warning issued against unnecessary late-night movements or sharing panic-inducing rumors online.

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  • The Evil Threat: High-level military intelligence exposes plans by Boko Haram and ISWAP remnants to smuggle suicide bombers and IEDs into crowded festive locations.

  • Troops Deployed: In an immediate counter-move, massive military forces have been forward-deployed to secure markets, prayer grounds, and motor parks across the North-East.

  • Pray Close to Home: The military is officially advising families to conduct their Eid prayers and holiday activities within their immediate, familiar communities.

  • Avoid Large Crowds: Citizens are strongly urged to stay alert in public hubs like banking halls and transport bays, avoiding massive unmonitored open gatherings wherever possible.

  • Zero Tolerance for Panic: Authorities are warning the public to cooperate fully at security checkpoints and refrain from spreading unverified security updates on social media.

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Defeating the Festive Threat: Inside Operation Hadin Kai’s Proactive Security Blanket for Eid-el-Kabir

As the North-East prepares for the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, has shifted to a maximum-security footing to neutralize adaptive asymmetric threats from Boko Haram and ISWAP. An official briefing by Lt. Col. Sani Uba indicated that while the insurgent factions have been severely degraded, intelligence confirms they are actively looking to exploit high-density civilian targets using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to create holiday disruptions.

The military’s preemptive strategy combines high-tech Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets with grassroots security collaboration involving the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local rulers. By urging citizens to localized prayer centers and encouraging a culture of immediate civic reporting, the command is building a resilient, double-layered security ring. This proactive stance demonstrates that the military is no longer just responding to insurgent activity, but actively dominating the security landscape to ensure the region celebrates in peace and dignity.

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LAGOS AIRPORT OUTRAGE: How A Chinese National Sneaked 31kg Of Narcotics Past Terminal Security Before Brutal NDLEA Arrest.

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LAGOS — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 63-year-old Chinese national, Ting Hung Kiong, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) for attempting to traffic 31 kilograms of “Canadian Loud”—a potent synthetic strain of cannabis—into Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Kiong, who has naturalized in Malaysia, was intercepted on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Terminal 2 arrival hall following her arrival on an Emirates Airline flight from Thailand via Dubai.

The Transit Route and Cover Story

Intelligence reports indicate that Kiong’s multi-nation route began in Malaysia, moved through Thailand, and routed via the United Arab Emirates before landing in Lagos with two large suitcases packed with the synthetic narcotics.

Suspect Profile & Claims:

  • Name / Age: Ting Hung Kiong, 63

  • Nationality: Chinese (Naturalized in Malaysia)

  • Stated Profession: Caregiver

  • Defense Claim: Kiong alleged her daughter financed her travel from Malaysia to Thailand and Nigeria. She claimed that after a two-week stay in Thailand, an associate handed her the suitcases at the airport to deliver to a contact in Nigeria.

Nationwide Crackdown: Billions in Contraband Seized

The NDLEA also executed several high-profile interdictions across major international hubs and regional border posts over the past week:

1. Multi-Billion Naira Pharmaceutical Bust at MMIA

In a coordinated follow-up operation at the Lagos airport, operatives took custody of a massive shipment of Tapentadol tablets imported from India. The cargo arrived via an Emirates Cargo flight and was formally handed over by the Nigeria Customs Service on Friday, May 22, 2026.

  • Seizure: 29 cartons containing 1,825,710 tablets of Tapentadol (250mg).

  • Estimated Street Value: $\text{N}2,190,852,000$ (over 2.1 billion Naira).

2. Airport Interceptions in Abuja and Enugu

  • Enugu (Akanu Ibiam International Airport): Operatives detained Onyeka Valentine Emeka after he arrived on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Sierra Leone via Addis Ababa. While under specialized medical observation, the suspect excreted 185.36 grams of cocaine.

  • Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport): Babatunde Prosper Afekhide, a 29-year-old building engineer, was arrested before boarding an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Milan, Italy. A thorough baggage search uncovered 10,280 pills of mixed illicit pharmaceuticals (Tramaking, Tramadol, and Tapentadol) hidden inside a cardboard carton within his suitcase.

3. International Courier Interceptions

Raids at a logistics and courier firm in Lagos intercepted several outbound shipments destined for Western nations:

  • To the Netherlands: 1,174 MDMA (Ecstasy) pills concealed inside a bicycle luggage carrier.

  • To the United States: 66 Tramadol tablets hidden inside commercial soap containers.

  • To the United Kingdom: 18 Tramadol tablets packed inside body cream jars.

4. Regional Invasions and Cultivation Raids

  • Ekiti State: A tactical raid on a storage facility in Ikole-Ekiti yielded 1,116kg of skunk. A 54-year-old suspect, Ogundana Adebayo Julius, was taken into custody.

  • Edo State: Operatives cleared an illegal hub in the Igwe community, Owan East LGA, recovering 489kg of skunk (packed across 59 jumbo bags) alongside 9kg of raw cannabis seeds.

  • Kano State: Along the Zaria-Kano highway, 30-year-old Isah Sani was intercepted transporting 196,000 pills of Exol-5.

  • Seme Border: Border patrol personnel uncovered 59kg of skunk during a targeted sweep of a warehouse located in Mowo, Badagry.

Command Commendation

Reacting to the sweeping successes, NDLEA Chairman Mohamed Buba Marwa highly commended the operational teams across the Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Edo, Ekiti, Kano, and Seme border commands.

Marwa directed all state and special commands to maintain their aggressive enforcement postures while simultaneously intensifying the agency’s grassroots “War Against Drug Abuse” (WADA) public enlightenment programs across educational institutions, workplaces, and local communities.

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BLOODBATH IN BORNO: Troops Unleash Hell, Neutralize 12 Terrorists In Fierce Gun Battle.

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralized 12 terrorists and recovered a significant cache of heavy weaponry after thwarting a dawn raid on military formations along the Nigeria-Cameroon border.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The high-stakes encounter unfolded on Friday when insurgents attempted to overrun positions held by the 153 Task Force Battalion along the strategic Kirawa axis in Borno State. According to a statement released on Saturday by the theatre’s Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, alert soldiers spotted the advancing fighters early and immediately pinned them down with superior firepower.

Supported by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, and intelligence surveillance assets, the military forced the attackers into a chaotic retreat.

“Following the encounter, troops confirmed the neutralisation of 12 terrorists, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds, with blood trails observed along their withdrawal routes,” Lt. Col. Uba stated.

The battleground recovery yielded devastating losses for the insurgents, including AK-47 rifles, rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) systems, a PKT machine gun, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The military high command has commended the troops for their swift tactical response, urging them to maintain maximum pressure as aggressive mop-up operations continue along the border corridor.

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A deadly cross-border assault by insurgents went horribly wrong on Friday after gallant Nigerian troops intercepted and obliterated a terrorist cell attempting to infiltrate military bases in Borno State.

The theater command of Operation Hadin Kai confirmed that 12 terrorists were killed in the fierce gun duel, while dozens of others fled back across the Cameroon border with severe gunshot wounds.

Spokesperson Lt. Col. Sani Uba revealed that the attackers targeted the 153 Task Force Battalion but were instantly repelled by a combined wall of firepower from frontline troops, the Civilian JTF, and coordinated air strikes. The swift intervention completely degraded the attackers’ combat capability, leaving them to abandon their dead and their arsenal.

Items recovered from the blood-stained withdrawal routes include rocket-propelled grenade launchers, a PKT machine gun, and multiple assault rifles. High-level exploitation missions are currently underway in the border forests to hunt down the remaining wounded survivors, while troops maintain a state of heightened alert to protect local communities.

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The military high command has announced the successful neutralisation of 12 terrorist elements following a failed attack on a military position along the Kirawa axis of Borno State.

In a press briefing on Saturday, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer for Operation Hadin Kai, stated that the incident occurred on Friday when suspected insurgents tried to infiltrate defensive positions held by the 153 Task Force Battalion near the Nigeria-Cameroon border.

The assault was successfully countered through a joint effort involving frontline troops, local vigilantes (Civilian JTF), and aerial surveillance support. The coordinated response forced the attackers to retreat in disarray. Lt. Col. Uba noted that a post-encounter search confirmed 12 casualties among the terrorists, with extensive blood trails indicating further casualties among those who escaped.

The operation also resulted in the recovery of critical military hardware, including:

  • AK-47 assault rifles

  • Rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) systems

  • A PKT machine gun

  • Assorted live ammunition

The Theatre Command reiterated its commitment to restoring absolute peace to the North-East and stated that clearance operations are still ongoing to track down the fleeing remnants of the group.

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