Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has expressed grief over the murder of Hon. Okechukwu Okoye, a lawmaker, representing Aguata II Constituency in the State House of Assembly.
According to the Anambra State Police Command, the deceased head was found along Nnobi Road on Saturday, May 21st, 2022.
The lawmaker was beheaded by suspected gunmen after he was kidnapped on Sunday May 15th, 2022 alongside one other person in his car by unknown gunmen.
However the state Governor has offered to reward anyone or group with useful information that will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators with a whopping N10 million.
This is contained in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime.
He said; “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.”
“Both Hon Okoye and Cyril Chiegboka were kidnapped on the road by the heartless and barbaric murderers on 15th May.”
“Governor Soludo condoles with his kinsmen of Isuofia. 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 has 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.”