Crime
Anambra: Police Declare 12 Persons Wanted Over Isu-Aniocha Killings [Photo]
The Nigeria Police Force on Friday declared twelve (12) persons wanted over killings and other acts committed in Isu-Aniocha, Akwa North LGA of Anambra State.
TrackNews reports that the 12 individuals were declared wanted in connection with a case of conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, act of terrorism, kidnapping, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, housebreaking, burglary, malicious damage, and conduct likely to cause breach of public peace.
This was made known in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
He said the Police had earlier secured a court order to declare wanted the suspects, all male of Igbo extraction with ages ranging from 25 years to 55 years old, natives of Isu-Aniocha, Awka North LGA of Anambra State with heights between 1.5m to 1.7m.
The 12 individuals are:
i. Edward Okoye (aka Stone)
vii. Donatus Okeke
ii. Onyemazi Ngini
viii. Onyebuchi Nwekeizu Okoye
iii. Nonso Eboh
ix. Chukwuka Onyibor
iv. Chukwujekwu Anaekeokwu
x. Chuka Ilodigwe
v. Chinedu Nwoye Okoye
xi. Nonso Awusionwu Obinna
vi. Cosmos Okonkwo
xii. Chukwujekwu Okoye
The statement reads in part: “Edward Okoye (aka Stone), had in conjunction with others shot two men dead – one Ifeanyi Anazoba (aka Ichafu) and one Chukwuebuka Amodo (aka Mutum) at a burial function in Umuzuocha Town Hall, Awka South of Anambra State on 19th January, 2019, beheaded them and burnt their bodies beyond recognition; kidnapped two others, and vandalized two properties valued at over 1.2 billion Naira.
“The suspects equally attacked and brutalized some mobile police officers detailed to restore calm to the community.
“The Nigeria Police Force therefore urges all well-meaning members of the general public to assist the police with useful information which would facilitate their arrest and ensure they are brought to justice.
“This can be done through 08036012082. It further assures that justice would not just be done in the matter, but would be seen by all parties in the matter, to have been done as the police will leave no stone unturned in unravelling the ugly and criminal incident.”
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