In the wake of the disturbing cult-related shooting incident in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area, which left two persons dead and two others allegedly abducted, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, on Thursday, June 20, 2025, led a high-powered investigative delegation to conduct a spot assessment of the crime scene.
The Commissioner, accompanied by operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Tactical Teams, and the Operations Department, personally visited key locations in Oko to oversee progress in the investigation and engage directly with local stakeholders.
During the visit, CP Orutugu met with the Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area, Hon. Casmir Nwafor, as well as traditional and student leaders, including representatives of the Oko Polytechnic Students Union.
He emphasized the importance of community cooperation in exposing criminal elements and urged residents and students alike to share timely intelligence that could lead to arrests.
In a show of solidarity and compassion, the Commissioner also visited the hospital where two rescued victims, including a female survivor, are currently receiving treatment.
He interacted with the hospital management and provided support towards the victims’ recovery.
To bolster the existing security architecture in the area, CP Orutugu ordered the immediate deployment of additional operatives, particularly around student hostels and densely populated zones, to deter any further violence and reassure the public of their safety.
The Local Government leadership and community stakeholders pledged full cooperation with security agencies. Their commitments included intelligence sharing, active participation in the investigation, and support for sustainable community safety initiatives.
The Anambra State Police Command reiterated its commitment to a holistic and victim-centered approach combining intelligence-led investigations, increased security presence, and collaborative community engagement to prevent future occurrences and bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice.