Following the the gruesome murder by alleged unknown gunmen of one of the member of Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr. Okechukwu Okoye, the Anambra State Governor, Mr. Charles Soludo has placed a N10million ransom on anyone with information about the murderers.
Soludo who condemned the killing of the honourable member claimed that he suspects that the same people who abducted and eventually killed Mr. Okoye were the same people who attacked his convoy during his campaign killing three police officers in his entourage.
The Governor expressed shock and deep sadness over the incidence.
Hon. Okechukwu Okoye representing Aguata 11 Constituency at the State House Assembly was abducted on May 15, 2022, and subsequently beheaded by his abductors. His head was later found at Nobi in Idemili South Local Government Area where it was hanged. His body was apparently taken away by the killers.
Gov Soludo, in a statement signed by his press secretary, Christian Aburime condoling with the kinsmen of Isuofia, said that those responsible for his murder are probably the same criminal gang that attacked him and killed three policemen at Isuofia two years ago.
He vowed that perpetrators of the act and all criminals in Anambra will be brought to justice.
His statement: “Governor Soludo has consequently placed a N10 million reward for anyone or group that will avail valuable information that will lead to the immediate arrest of the perpetrators of this dastardly act. Anambra will soon be hell for these criminals.”
Soludo assured Ndi Anambra of its cooperation with the security agencies to deal with the criminals and ensure they are brought to justice.
He expressed optimism, while assuring the people of Anambra that “Anambra will win against the forces of darkness”, and urged them to brace up for the all-out war against the criminals.
In a similar development, Mr Uche Okafor, Speaker of the House, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Emma Madu, on Sunday in Akwa, described the act as heart piercing and unfortunate.
According to him, Okoye was one of the outspoken and articulate lawmakers, adding that the legislative institution in the state has lost a quality member, in the person of the fallen lawmaker.
He urged Gov. Chukwuma Soludo, not to relent in his efforts toward achieving maximum security of lives and property of residents.
Okafor further called on all well-meaning citizens to join hands with the governor in the direction of the fight against social ills and all forms of criminality in Anambra.
The Speaker, on behalf of other state lawmakers, then commiserated with the immediate family of late Okoye, his kinsmen, Gov. Soludo, the entire Isuofia community and Anambra state at large on the death of the politician.
He prayed to God to grant him eternal rest.
Okoye was a member of the state legislature, who represented Aguata 2 Constituency.
He was kidnapped on May 15 and his lifeless body was found on May 21, at Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state.