The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has declared 12 persons wanted over attacks in Anambra State. The wanted suspects are Edward Okoye, Nonso Eboh, Donatus Okeke, Onyebuchi Okoye, Onyemazi Ngini, Chukwuka Onyibor, Chukwujekwu Anaekeokwu, Chukwujekwu Okoye, Chuka Ilodigwe, Nonso Obinna and Cosmos Okonkwo and Chinedu Okoye.
This was made known on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Muyiwa Adejobi in a statement titled, ‘Isu-Aniocha Killings: Police Declare 12 Wanted For Conspiracy, Murder, Armed Robbery, Unlawful Possession Of Firearms, Malicious Damage’.
The statement reads in part, “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 Police hereby declare wanted the following 12 persons in connection with a case of conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, an act of terrorism, kidnapping, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms, housebreaking, burglary, malicious damage, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace in Isu-Aniocha, Awka North LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria.
“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 statement urged members of the public to aid the police with any important information which would “facilitate their arrest and ensure they are brought to justice”.
