Akunyili: Obiano Offers N20m Reward For Information On Killers

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has offered a N20 million reward for information that can lead to the arrest of the killers of Dr Chike Akunyili who was killed in the state last Tuesday.

In a state wide broadcast on Wednesday, the governor lamented what he said was the spate of killings in recent times in the state.

According to him “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.”

The governor added: “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,” Obiano said in detailing a reward for information on the killers of Akunyili.

“The people behind this must be unmasked and brought to book. I urge Citizens to report to us, anybody bearing firearm who is not a Security or Vigilante personnel, so we can deal with this monster, once and for all. Call 07039194332 or approach any Security deployment if you have any information. As the Americans say, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.”

“I urge all citizens of the State to unite in this fight against all forms of terror, intimidation and tyranny. We will not succumb to invaders as I am convinced that no Anambra son will indulge in this kind of heartlessness. I warn all those promoting and participating in these violent attacks to leave our State or pay a high price as we will definitely catch up with them.

“To all law abiding citizens and persons living in our State, I urge you to go about your lawful businesses but we must now ALL go to work and take back our state. This is Anambra, the Light of the Nation, where darkness has no place. The events of the last one week will not be allowed to afester and by God’s grace, we shall overcome,” the governor stated.

The N20m reward offer by Obiano on information on the killers of Akunyili came as the Department of State Services, DSS denied a role in the killing.

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