Anambra governor offers N10m reward for information on killers of Anambra lawmaker

Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has announced an offer of N10 million as compensation for any person with information on the killing of the legislator representing Aguata II constituency, Okechukwu Okoye.

Recall that Okoye was abducted on May 15, alongside his campaign director, Cyril Chiegboka, in Aguata.

The lawmaker’s headless body was found in Nnobi area of the state, on Saturday.

The spokesperson of the police in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the matter, said necessary investigation into the matter is ongoing.

While reacting to the incident, the spokesperson of the governor via a statement, said that aside from Okoye, Chiegboka has also fallen victim.

“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.”