From Isaac Ojo, Awka
Umudioka village in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra state have been thrown into mourning following murder of an 84-year old man Ichie Michael Nwobu by yet-to-be identified hoodlums in the community.
This is even as elders and stakeholders of the community have condemned the gruesome murder of one of the octogenarian, calling for thorough investigations on the incident.
They said the deceased, aged 84, was stabbed to death by yet-to-be identified hoodlums who gained access to his house during the early hours of Sunday, March 2, 2025 while his family members were away.
Delivering a communique shortly after their meeting on Monday, Secretary of Ndichie Umudioka Awka, Joseph Nweke regretted that such evil had never happened in the community.
He called on the security agencies and other appropriate authorities to investigate the matter and ensure justice was served.
He said, “Umudioka community in its entirety condemn this gruesome murder. This sacrilege has not happened in our community before.
“We’re saddened by his death and appeal to security agencies in the state and Nigeria to carry out thorough investigations so the perpetrators can be arrested and punished to forestall a repeat.
“We had wanted to carry out protest to Government House but later decided to engage the media so the world can hear us.”
In their separate reactions, Chairman of Okolobia Umudioka, Chijioke Uzoh and a Stakeholder of the Community Anayo Obiakor said the press briefing was to inform the world about the dastardly act in their community and to ensure the perpetrators were brought to book.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) Tochukwu Ikenga(SP) said he was not aware of the incident.
