30/07/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Joint Security operatives recover the vehicle of the Murd€red "FishMagnet" which the assailants used to escape the scene.
CP ORUTUGU CHARGES OPERATIVES TO INTENSIFY MANHUNT FOR KILLERS OF MR IFESINACHI ONYEKERE
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 killing 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.
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 killing, 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.
*SP Tochukwu Ikenga*
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka
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