One year after the gruesome murder of two of their sons by some suspected members of the neighboring Umueri Community in Anambra East Council Area of Anambra State, the youths of Enugwu village in Nsugbe Community have bemoaned the inability of the State Government and security agencies to investigate the matter and bring the culprits to justice thoroughly.
They are demanding justice for the two slain youths, Prince Chigozie and Chukwura Anyansi.
The victims were allegedly assassinated on November 22nd, 2023, following a land dispute between both communities.
The youths made the demands during a one-year remembrance service for the victims, held at their grave site in their family compound in Nsugbe.
The service featured short prayers for the continued repose of the souls of the victims, exhortation, and condolence messages from members of the community.

In a public display of pain and sorrow, the Anyansi family, through some of their members, Prince Kenneth Anyansi, Prince Chinedu Anyansi, and Miss Onyinye Anyansi, accused the law enforcement agency of impeding justice. They stated categorically that they have lost trust in the Anambra State Government since nothing has been done to prosecute the suspects for more than one year now.
The President General of the Nsugbe Development Union (NDU) also expressed concern over the dissatisfactory attitude displayed by the police and the state government in pursuit of justice and called for more impactful measures to yield positive results.
For his part, the President of the Nsugbe Youth Assembly (NYA) and the ASATU Youth Mayor of Anambra East Local Government, Engr. Chidi Obiudu expressed bitterness at the delay in justice and the unlawful approach taken by the Anambra State Government in handling the case.
According to him, “November 22nd, 2024 marks a sober anniversary for the people of Nsugbe Town and Enugwu Community as they remember the brutal assassination of two of their brothers and sons, Prince Chigozie Anyansi and Chukwura Anyansi by suspected members of Umueri Community on 22nd, November 2023.”
He recalled that the Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachi Ibezim, had earlier waded into the matter, promising to settle the conflict amicably. However, despite several town hall meetings, justice has remained elusive.
Engr Obiudu expressed regret that the suspects arrested in connection with the crime are now walking the street freely, thus, undermining the people’s trust in the justice system.
“All we are demanding is for the relevant authorities to expedite the investigation and prosecute the suspects to ensure that justice is served and the perpetrators are held accountable for their crime.
“We also demand adequate compensation and support to the victims’ family,” he said.
While reaffirming their resolve to pursue justice until the culprits are brought to book, Engr Obiudu further called on well-meaning Nigerians to join them in demanding justice for the Anyansi brothers.