Several persons have been feared killed after unidentified armed men launched a violent attack near the Afor Market Junction in Nawfia community, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The incident occurred on Sunday, December 7, 2025, when the gunmen reportedly invaded the area and opened fire on unsuspecting members of the community. The sudden attack threw the area into panic, forcing residents to flee in different directions in a bid to escape.
Some victims were said to have been fatally injured during the attack, while others sustained injuries as they struggled to find safety. The exact number of casualties has yet to be confirmed.
“The armed hoodlums invaded Afor Market Junction and immediately opened fire, killing a lot of people. Nobody knows the reason behind the attack; the attack has left our community shaken,” a source said.
Other residents who spoke on the development said they were still in shock over the incident, describing it as terrifying and traumatic, while calling on the authorities to increase security presence in the area.
An eyewitness near the scene described the situation as chaotic. “It was chaos. The attackers came out of nowhere this evening in a commando-like fashion and started shooting indiscriminately. The police have launched an investigation into the attacks and are working to apprehend the perpetrators,” the eyewitness said.
Video footage currently circulating online shows frightened members of the community running for safety, while some lifeless bodies were seen lying on the ground in pools of blood.
The President General of the Nawfia Progressive Union, Chief Daniel Okoye, confirmed the attack in a press statement issued on Sunday, stating that relevant security agencies had already been contacted and investigations had commenced.
“This evening, I received with deep shock the tragic news of an attack at the Afor Market Junction in Nawfia community. The incident resulted in multiple casualties, caused by unknown assailants who carried out this senseless act of violence,” he said.
“I strongly condemn this heartbreaking incident and the attempt to disrupt the peace of our beloved community. I have already contacted the relevant security agencies, and investigations are underway to uncover those responsible.
“I appeal to all Ndi Nawfia to remain calm, stay vigilant, and continue to cooperate with security operatives as they work tirelessly to restore normalcy and ensure our safety.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected. On behalf of the Nawfia Progressive Union, I extend our deepest sympathies and assure you that we are fully committed to supporting efforts aimed at protecting lives and maintain.”
