The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a popular Awka-based master of ceremonies, comedian, DJ and media personality, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as “Aiza,” alongside another person in separate gun attacks in Awka, the state capital.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, disclosed this in a statement, saying the attacks occurred on Sunday, August 30, 2026, when three unidentified gunmen travelling in a silver-coloured Toyota Corolla allegedly attacked two persons at separate locations in Awka.
According to Ikenga, the Command received distress information about the attacks and immediately mobilised patrol teams to the affected areas in an attempt to track down the assailants.
The bodies of the victims were recovered at Capital City Road, Amaenyi, and S.M. Okeke Street, Amaikwo, Awka, respectively, and taken to a hospital where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel.
The Police identified one of the victims as Isaac Nwosu, while the identity of the second victim was yet to be ascertained as of the time of the statement.
The PPRO added that police operatives recovered N7,550, one ATM card and a pair of slippers from the two crime scenes.
Reacting to the killings, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, condemned the attacks, describing them as unacceptable and a direct affront to the peace and security of the state.
The Commissioner directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for discreet and comprehensive investigation.
He also ordered security operatives to intensify patrols, surveillance and intelligence gathering across Awka and adjoining areas as efforts to apprehend the perpetrators continue.
The Command appealed to community leaders, residents, motorists, business owners and other members of the public who may have witnessed the incidents or have credible information about the assailants, their movements or the vehicle used in the attacks to come forward.
It assured the public that all information provided to the Police would be treated with utmost confidentiality.
The Police Command further urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies, stressing that community partnership remains essential to effective policing.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that the killing of Nwosu has triggered shock and grief among residents of Awka and members of the local entertainment community, where he was widely known for his distinctive style and unconventional personality.
The circumstances surrounding the attacks remain under investigation, as the Police continue their manhunt for the perpetrators.
