Gunmen Behead Ex-Lawmaker In Anambra
- By Metropolix ~
- June 22, 2022 --
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A former lawmaker representing Nnewi South 2 Constituency in the state assembly during the administration of former governor, Chris Ngige, bin Anambra State, Nigeria’s South-east was reported beheaded by unknown gunmen.
The victim, Nelson Achukwu, was reportedly abducted a few months ago by gunmen who accused him of providing information to military authorities.
He was, however, released after his abductors realised he was not guilty of the allegation.
Mr Achukwu, a physically-challenged person, was again abducted three weeks ago from his house in the Mkpor community.
He was beheaded after his family reportedly paid N15 million as ransom to the gunmen.
The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed on Wednesday.
He said the body of the former lawmaker was found on Tuesday between the boundary of Uke and Ukpor Communities in the council area.
“His decapitated body was found at the back of Ulasi Rivers and was quickly buried by the family on Tuesday evening as the body was already decomposing.
“Efforts were being made to rescue him (from his abductors) before this unfortunate development,” Mr Ikenga said.
The police spokesperson said the police would not relent in investigating the incident and assured that the suspects would be tracked down.
Mr Achukwu is the owner of Nelly Oil & Gas Filling Station in Utuh, another community in the council area.
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