Four arrested after man killed over alleged land fraud in Anambra
Kelechi Madu, a 56-year-old man, was found dead in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area after being reported missing by his wife. The Anambra State Police Command revealed that his friend, Ifeanyi Nwankwo, allegedly confessed to plotting the murder and hiring two others to carry it out. The motive was reportedly to cover up a fraudulent land transaction. The police have assured the public that all those involved will be brought to justice.
What happened
- Kelechi Madu was reported missing by his wife on August 18, 2026, after leaving home the previous evening and not returning.
- Later that day, his wife informed police that he had been found dead in a bush at Umuobi, Awkuzu, with a deep axe cut to his head.
- The police arrested Ifeanyi Nwankwo, who allegedly confessed to planning the murder and hiring two others to execute it.
- Investigations indicate the motive was to conceal money fraudulently obtained from Kelechi Madu under the pretense of helping him acquire land.
- The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered intensified investigations to apprehend all those involved.
