How Anambra community leader was injected to death with restricted veterinary sedative – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered how a community leader in Anambra State, Emmanuel Nwanneniya, popularly known as “Chairman”, was allegedly murdered after being injected with a restricted veterinary sedative.

Nwanneniya, a land agent in Ikem Nando Community, was allegedly killed in connection with a lingering dispute over community land, police investigations revealed.

Investigators said a restricted veterinary sedative, identified as S.P.L. Ketamine Hydrochloride 500mg/10ml, was procured and used in the commission of the crime.

The police also uncovered evidence pointing to a wider conspiracy surrounding the protracted community land dispute.

Following weeks of intelligence gathering, digital surveillance and coordinated tactical operations by the Force Intelligence Department’s Special Tactical Squad (STS), five suspects were arrested over their alleged involvement in the murder.

Police investigations revealed that the crisis stemmed from disagreements over the management of proceeds from the sale of community land.

According to investigators, the proceeds were shared among the three clans that make up Ikem Nando Community, with one clan receiving about N39 million.

Community members reportedly resolved by majority vote that the money should be invested in the construction of a community hall and other development projects.

A police source, however, said opposition soon emerged from another faction, leading to prolonged disagreements, hostility and repeated threats against those who supported the project.

“As tensions escalated, several respected members of the community allegedly became targets of intimidation,” the source said.

According to the police, reports had earlier been received alleging threats to kidnap elders and community leaders who supported the use of the land proceeds…