The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obianon has placed a bounty of N20,000,000 (Twenty million Naira) on the perpetrators of all the killings ravaging the State in the recent times.
The governor made this known in a broadcast on Wednesday following the gruesome killing of late Professor Dora Akunyili’s husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili.
Governor Obiano said it is with sadness he was addressing the state.
He recalled all the recent incidents that have put fears in the minds of residents of the State.
According to him, the violence has been witnessed in Anambra in the past few days since last weekend, when some armed persons have unleashed terror with sporadic attacks on innocent citizens in various parts of the State.
He said from the briefings he received from Security Commanders, Offices of some political parties, branded campaign vehicles and individuals occupying them have been attacked with killings and burning of vehicles observed.
He said other innocent road users have become victims of the menace with many losing their lives and others, their properties.
The Governor gave the statistics that between Sunday 26th and yesterday 28th September, 2021 attacks on citizens at Oko, Agulu, Obosi, Nkpor, Nnobi, Nnewi and other places have left about 10 people dead including an illustrious son of the State, Dr Chike Akunyili, husband of late Prof. Dora Akunyili who was reportedly gunned down yesterday around Nkpor.
”These are our own people dying every day and for what reason? Ndi Anambra, these attacks and accompanying deaths cannot be justified and must stop now.”
“I have therefore conducted an extensive security meeting and have directed all security agencies to step up and confront this monster ravaging our land. I charge everyone involved in the security architecture of Anambra State to take very seriously, this threat to our livelihood and boldly rise to confront same,” he said.
He said everything that needs to be done will be done and no stone will be left unturned in this effort. He said he has directed every security personnel on duty in Anambra State to do his utmost best to secure the people.
Stating further, “To all citizens of Anambra State and every person living and doing business in our State, I urge you now to join forces with us to confront this common enemy. 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. 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.
He also condole with the families of all those who have lost their loved ones in the course of the series of attacks, promising that the State will leave no stone unturned in getting justice for them.
He urged all citizens of the State to unite in this fight against all forms of terror, intimidation and tyranny, warning all those promoting and participating in these violent attacks to leave Anambra State or pay a high price.
