The Nigeria Police Force has declared twelve persons wanted for various crimes perpetrated in Isu-Aniocha, Awka North LGA of Anambra State.
The twelves suspects were declared wanted in connection with a case of conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, act of terrorism and kidnapping.
Other offences leveled against them are, cultism, unlawful possession of firearms, house breaking, burglary, malicious damage, and conduct likely to cause breach of public peace.
In a signed statement by the Force Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi that was made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA the Police had secured a court order to declare the suspects wanted.
According to the statement “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 also “urges all well-meaning members of the general public to assist the police with useful information which would facilitate their arrest and ensure they are brought to justice”.
It further assures that justice would not just be done in the matter, but would be seen by all parties in the matter, to have been done as the police will leave no stone unturned in unravelling the ugly and criminal incident.
The twelve suspects declared wanted by the Nigeria Police are, Edward Okoye (aka Stone), Donatus Okeke, Onyemazi Ngini, Onyebuchi Nwekeizu Okoye, Nonso Eboh and Chukwuka Onyibor.
Others are, Chukwujekwu Anaekeokwu, Chuka Ilodigwe, Chinedu Nwoye Okoye, Nonso Awusionwu Obinna, Cosmos Okonkwo and Chukwujekwu Okoye.
