Again, gunmen behead ex- lawmaker in Anambra
GUNMEN have beheaded a former lawmaker in Anambra State. The victim, Nelson Achukwu, from Nnewi South Local Council of the state, was reportedly abducted 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. Achukwu, a physically challenged person, was again abducted three weeks ago in his house in Mkpor community.
He was beheaded after his family reportedly paid N15 million as ransom to the gunmen.
The Anambra police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident yesterday. He said the body of the former lawmaker was found, on Tuesday, around the boundary between Uke and Ukpor communities in the council.
“His decapitated body was found at the back of Ulasi River and was quickly buried by the family on Tuesday.
“Efforts were being made to rescue him before the unfortunate development,” Ikenga said.
The police spokesperson added that the force would not relent in investigating the incident and assured that the suspects would be tracked down.
Achukwu represented Nnewi South 2 Constituency in the State Assembly during the administration of former governor, Chris Ngige.
The latest attack came one month after gunmen abducted and beheaded Okechukwu Okoye, a lawmaker representing Aguata 2 Constituency in the state assembly.
Okoye was killed on May 21 with his aide, Cyril Chiegboka, six days after they were abducted along Aguluzigbo Road, Anaocha Local Council of the state.