Gov Obiano Places Huge Bounty On Chike Akunyili’s Murderers

Anambra Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has sanctioned a N20 million bounty on the killers of Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband of late NAFDAC DG, Dora Akunyili.

The high spate of crime in the Anambra area has caused residents to pannic for their life as insecurity has been heightened in the state.

 Governor Obiano addressed the people of his state and condemned the attacks on residents by unknown gunmen in the state.

Obiano said: “It is on a very sad note that I address the state today to condemn in very strong terms, the violence that has been witnessed in Anambra in the past few days.

“Since last weekend, some armed persons have unleashed terror with sporadic attacks on innocent citizens in various parts of the state. From the briefings I have 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.

“Other innocent road users have become victims of this menace with many losing their lives and others, their properties. 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 this state, Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband of the late Professor Dora Akunyili, who was, reportedly, gunned down yesterday around Nkpor.

“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.”