Isseke, Anambra state - A devastating tragedy struck Isseke in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday, May 21, as unknown assailants murdered a family of four in their apartment.

The victims, including three females and one elderly man, were found lifeless in their rooms after the gunmen invaded their home while they were sleeping.

The motive behind the attack remains unclear, with eyewitnesses reporting that the assailants unprovokedly targeted the elderly man and his family.

Residents have expressed shock and sorrow as the community struggles to come to terms with the brutal act, Punch reported.

In an official statement, the Anambra State Police Command spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident and identified the victims as Ichie Kennedy Igboanugo from Ekwuru Isseke, also known as Ichie Akuruoulo 1 of Isseke.

Ikenga explained that the police, alongside military personnel and other security operatives, had been conducting simultaneous clearance operations to dislodge criminal elements in the state. Regrettably, the attack occurred in the late hours of May 22, 2025.

“The criminals unprovokedly attacked the elderly man and his family members. The bodies of the victims have been recovered and deposited at the mortuary, while investigations continue," Ikenga stated.

The police are investigating the attack and have vowed to bring those responsible to justice.

SP Ikenga confirmed that the area has been cordoned off by a joint security team to prevent further incidents and maintain order.

“We are working on some clues to arrest the perpetrators. The joint security team has also reinforced the area for any untoward situation,” he added.

The police spokesperson also expressed condolences to the families of the victims and assured the public that further developments would be communicated as the investigation progresses.

As the investigation continues, the community remains in mourning, calling for justice for the slain family.

The attack has sparked outrage among residents who are demanding swift action from the authorities to ensure the safety of their community and prevent further acts of violence.

The family’s tragic loss has left the people of Isseke in a state of disbelief, as they rally around the grieving relatives, hoping for justice to be served.

Previously, Legit.ng reported that a 40-year-old man, Udochi Amala, set himself, his wife, and their three children on fire in Abia state. Amala carried out the act over suspicion of alleged infidelity by his wife, Mrs. Amarachi.

The tragic incident occurred between 1am and 2am on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Onicha Ngwa community in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state.

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Source: Legit.ng