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Panic As Gunmen Behead Another Assemblyman In Anambra

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As the spate of insecurity rises in the Southeastern region of Nigeria, the Anambra State Police Command has openly confirmed the killing and beheading of one of the former members of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Nelson Achukwu, by gunmen.

Nelson Achukwu, who had represented Nnewi South II between 2003 and 2007 during the reign of Dr Chris Ngige as governor of Anambra was brutally murdered by a yet to be identified group of gummen.

The incident had occurred barely a month after one Okechukwu Okoye representing Aguata Constituency II was kidnapped and later found beheaded in Nnobi area alongside his aide.

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DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), said on Tuesday in Awka that Achukwu’s body was found at the boundary of Uke and Ukpor communities.

“The victim was abducted at about 10:15 pm in his house on June 9, 2022, and efforts were being made to rescue him before this unfortunate development.

“His body was found between the boundary of Uke and Ukpor communities both in Anambra.

“We are still nosing around to ensure that the culprits are uncovered and made to face the full wrath of the law,” he said.

He expressed regret that the former Assemblyman was kidnapped in his country home Ukpor, Nnewi South local government area, in spite of being physically challenged.

“His decapitated body was found at the bank of Ulasi River and was quickly buried by the family on Tuesday, June 21, evening as the body was already decomposing,” Ikenga said.

A source close to the family said that kidnappers collected N15 million ransom and went ahead to kill their victim.

“The deceased lawmaker was kidnapped a few months ago and later released before the June 9 incident,” the source who preferred anonymity added.

Achukwu was the owner of Nelly Oil and Gas filling station located on Onuselogu road, Utuh in Nnewi South area.

 

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