EditorGovernor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has promised a reward of N20 million in exchange for any useful information leading to arrest of members of the unpopular “unknown gunmen” killing innocent people in the State.
The Governor stated that people behind the attacks must be fished out and justice served on them so as to restore stability in the State.
In an address of the State on Wednesday, Obiano cited about ten persons who have been killed in the state within the last three days including Dr Chike Akunyili, the husband of ex-DG of NAFDAC, Late Prof. Dora Akunyili.
Dr Chike Akunyili was killed on Tuesday evening by unidentified gunmen who attacked him at Nkpor area of the state while on his way from a memorial lecture in honour of his wife at Onitsha.
The governor stated that from the security briefing he has received, the attacks have been target at offices of political parties, branded campaign vehicles of parties and individuals occupying them.
His words, “Since last weekend, some armed persons have unleashed terror with sporadic attacks on innocent citizens in various parts of the State.
“From the briefings I have received from Security Commanders, Offices of some political parties, branded campaign vehicles and individuals occupying them have been attacked with killings and burning of vehicles observed. Other innocent road users have become victims of this menace with many losing their lives and others, their properties.
“Between Sunday 26th and yesterday 28th September, 2021, attacks on citizens at Oko, Agulu, Obosi, Nkpor, Nnobi, Nnewi and other places have left about ten (10) people dead including an illustrious son of this State, Dr Chike Akunyili, husband of late Prof Dora Akunyili who was reportedly gunned down yesterday around Nkpor.”
He stated that a directive has been given to all security agencies to step up security and confront the menace of rising insecurity in the State and urged the citizens and all residents in the State to be law abiding
“I have therefore conducted an extensive security meeting and have directed all Security Agencies to step up and confront this monster ravaging our land. I charge everyone involved in the security architecture of Anambra State to take very seriously, this threat to our livelihood and boldly rise to confront same.
“To all citizens of Anambra State and every person living and doing business in our State, I urge you now to join forces with us to confront this common enemy. We cannot condone this savagery for any reason whatsoever.
“I therefore call on all our youths in the State to rise up and protect our communities. Traditional Rulers, Presidents General, Clergy men, Vigilante Groups and all leadership structures must now take responsibility and in conjunction with the Police, Military and other Law Enforcement Agencies, work to restore order immediately.
“To reinforce our commitment and seriousness on this issue, I on behalf of the State Government, wish to announce a twenty million Naira (N20,000,000.00) reward for any useful information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators of these heinous attacks on our State.
The Governor enjoined everyone in the State to remain calm and go about their normal businesses even as he said that he is convinced no Anambra son could indulge in such heinous acts.
He warned those behind the acts to vacate the state.
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