Nigeria: Shock in Anambra As 84-Year-Old Community Leader Is Brutally Murdered

Panic and outrage have gripped Umudioka village in Awka Capital Territory, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State following the gruesome murder of an 84-year-old community leader, Ichie Michael Chinwe Nwobu, inside his bedroom by unknown assailants.

The horrific incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, March 2, nearly sparked violent protests as angry youths threatened to revolt, but the intervention of the village elders prevented a complete breakdown of law and order.