Okechukwu Okoye Anambra Lawmaker: How Gunmen Kill, Beheaded Okey Di Okay [Video]
Okechukwu Okoye, lawmaker representing Aguata II constituency in Anambra state, has been killed by gunmen.
Okoye, an indigene of Isuofia, the same community as Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, was kidnapped in Aguata on May 15 alongside Cyril Chiegboka, his campaign director.
How Police React
Confirming the death in a statement made available to NGNEWS247, Tochukwu Ikenga, Anambra police spokesman, said the headless body of the lawmaker was found at Nnobi area of the state on Saturday.
Ikenga also said investigation into the incident is ongoing, adding that Echeng Echeng, Anambra police commissioner, has assured relatives of the lawmaker that the perpetrators would be caught.
‘The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Echeng Echeng, has today 22/5/2022 described the murder of Hon. Okechuwu Okoye as barbaric and cowardice,” the statement reads.
“Recall on 15/5/2022, the Command Operatives had earlier embarked on a rescue operation following the incident of his abduction on same date at about 5:30pm along Aguluzigbo Umiona, Aguata LGA.
“While the operation was ongoing, today 22/5/2022 at about 4pm, a headless body was seen and later recovered by Police along Nnobi, Ideani road.
“Further information and confirmation identified the corpse as Hon Okechuwu Okoye. The corpse has been deposited in morgue
“The CP, while commiserating with the family and friends, assures them that the perpetrators of this dastardly act shall be brought to book.”
How Anambra State Governor, Soludo React
Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, has offered N10 million as reward for anyone with useful information on the murder of Okechukwu Okoye, lawmaker representing Aguata II constituency.
Speaking on the development in a statement, Christian Aburime, spokesman to the Anambra governor, said aside from Okoye, Chiegboka was also killed.
“Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has received with shock and deep sadness the news of the gruesome murder of Hon. Okechukwu Okoye, member representing Aguata II Constituency at the State House of Assembly, and his aide, Cyril Chiegboka,” the statement reads.
“Both Hon Okoye and Cyril Chiegboka were kidnapped on the road by the heartless and barbaric murderers on 15th May.
“Gov Soludo condoles with his kinsmen of Isuofia, noting that it is probably the same criminal gang that attacked him and killed three policemen at Isuofia two years ago that are once again on the prowl. But they can never cow down Isuofia and Anambra state.
“Governor Soludo, still in shock over the barbaric acts against his two kinsmen, vowed that the perpetrators as well as all criminals operating in Anambra must be decisively brought to book.
“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 a hell for these criminals, Gov Soludo assured.
“Governor Soludo wishes to reassure Ndi Anambra of government’s resolve and renewed determination with the security agencies to go all out against the criminals and ensure they are brought to justice.”
While urging residents of the state to be prepared for the “all-out war against the criminals”, Soludo added that “Anambra will win against the forces of darkness”.