Popular Anambra comedian and media personality, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as Aiza Nwosu, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Awka, Anambra State.

Nwosu was killed on Sunday, August 30, 2026, along S.M. Okeke Street in the Amaikwo area of Awka while driving his branded Hilux truck, which was fitted with loudspeakers and used for public announcements and roadshows across the city.

According to the Anambra State Police Command, three unidentified gunmen travelling in a silver-coloured Toyota Corolla allegedly trailed Nwosu from his residence before opening fire on him.

He was reportedly found dead inside his vehicle, with music still playing from the vehicle’s sound system. The truck subsequently ended up in a ditch.

A second unidentified man was also shot dead at Capital City Road in the Amaenyi area shortly after the attack on Nwosu.The police said they recovered ₦7,550, a Moniepoint ATM card and a pair of slippers from the scenes