Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - Kidnappers k!lled have k!lled the son of the Women Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Esther Chinyere, in Anambra State, identified as Ifesinachi Onyekere.
The businessman was abducted at the Okpuno community in Awka
area of the state.
The attackers invaded the victim’s residence on Saturday,
July 27, 2025, shot him in the leg, and whisked him away to an unknown
destination.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Tochukwu
Ikenga, who confirmed the sad development in a statement on Wednesday, July 30,
said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu has directed all tactical
and intelligence units to redouble their efforts in tracking the armed men
responsible for the abduction and subsequent killing of Mr. Onyekere, the
Managing Director of Fish Magnet Outlet.
According to the PPRO, the victim was later found lifeless
while his car was recovered along Ukwulu/Igbariam road by the Joint Security
Team comprising Anambra Vigilante operatives and the police.
“The Commissioner of Police, *CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS
PhD,* has directed all tactical and intelligence units to redouble their
efforts in tracking down the armed men responsible for the abduction and
subsequent k!lling of Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekere, the Managing Director of Fish
Magnet Outlet, who was attacked in the evening of 27th July 2025, at his
residence in Ezinifite village, Okpuno, Awka,” the statement read.
"This directive follows the recovery of the victim’s
navy blue Toyota Corolla, along Ukwulu/Igbariam road by the Joint Security Team
comprising of Anambra Vigilante Operatives and the Police.
"Preliminary investigations revealed that the
assailants had trailed the victim before launching the violent attack, during
which the deceased was shot in the leg and forcibly taken away. He was later
found lifeless, sparking public outrage and deep concern among residents of
Awka.
"The CP, while condemning the k!lling, assured that the criminal elements behind this cowardly act will be brought to book.
“He further stated that the Police owe it to the family, the people of Anambra, and the memory of the deceased to ensure that those responsible face the full weight of the Law. Further developments would be communicated accordingly.”
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