Anambra: Gunmen Kill Popular Comedian, Another in Awka
Gunmen have killed popular comedian and media personality, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as ‘Aiza Nwosu’, and another unidentified middle-aged man in separate attacks in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The incidents occurred on Sunday, August 30, 2026, along S.M. Okeke Street, Amaikwo, and Capital City Road, Amaenyi. According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants, reportedly three men travelling in a silver-coloured Toyota Corolla, allegedly trailed Nwosu from his home before double-crossing his vehicle and shooting him. They reportedly shot another man by the roadside shortly afterwards, dispossessed him of his belongings and fled after firing shots into the air. The attacks created panic as residents reportedly scampered to safety, while videos circulating online showed the victims lying at the separate crime scenes.
The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the killings and said it had launched a manhunt for the perpetrators. Police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said security operatives recovered the bodies and later confirmed that one victim was Nwosu, while the other remained unidentified. Items recovered included ₦7,550, a Moniepoint ATM card and a pair of slippers. The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, condemned the killings and directed the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka for a discreet and comprehensive investigation. Although the motive has not been established, eyewitnesses and residents suspect the attacks may be connected to cult-related activities. The police have appealed to community leaders, residents, motorists and other members of the public with credible information about the suspects or the vehicle used in the attacks to come forward.
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