Student Union Ex-President-General, Shot Dead In His Home Town
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- January 4, 2026 --
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— Hon. Igwe Akuma Akwu
By Cyril KingsleyÂ
One Igwe Akuma Akwu, a former President-General of the National Association of Ohafia Students (NAOS) and prominent youth leader has been shot dead in his hometown, Oko Aku Ohafia, Ohafia Local Government Area
It was reported that the incident occurred on Friday night, January 2, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., as Hon. Akwu and members of his household were returning from a traditional retirement visit. Community sources said the group, which included his brothers, Uche Akwu and Acha Akwu, was allegedly accosted by youths from the Ndi Owom compound. During the confrontation, Hon. Akwu was reportedly shot in the chest, while other members of his group sustained gunshot injuries.
The killing followed a series of reported attacks in the area. Sources disclosed that on December 30 and 31, 2025, Ndi Owom youths allegedly invaded the Ndi Uma Compound in Okon-Aku Ohafia, chased residents away and destroyed property. The dispute is said to have been triggered by disagreements over access through a traditional compound hall (Obu) following an Igba Ekpe traditional retirement ceremony held on December 30, 2025. Community members further allege that the violence is linked to a lingering and unresolved Ezieogo tussle between the two compounds.
On December 30, 2025, Hon. Akwu had raised alarm on his official Facebook page over escalating attacks in his community. In the post, he alleged sustained violence against Ndi Uma Compound, claimed that he had earlier been beaten in January 2025, and accused thugs he linked to a disputed Ezieogo installation of destroying property and threatening lives. He also alleged that his Toyota Corolla was set ablaze on October 28, 2025, and appealed for urgent intervention, warning that his life was under threat. In the same post, he reported that a five-year-old cousin went missing during one of the attacks.
— Igwe Akuma Akwu lifeless body
The killing has plunged the Okon-Aku community into mourning, coming barely one week before Hon. Akwu’s scheduled wedding. Residents described him as a vibrant and committed youth leader who played active roles in community affairs and peace-building initiatives.
Confirming the development, the Abia State Police Command PPRO, DSP Maureen Chinaka, told ABN TV that police operatives from the Ohafia Divisional Headquarters, led by the DPO and supported by two tactical teams, have been deployed to the area to restore and maintain peace. She added that some suspects have been arrested and are currently undergoing interrogation.
The killing has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over insecurity and communal tensions in Ohafia, with residents calling for decisive action to prevent further violence and bring those responsible to justice.
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