From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked the Chairman of Onitsha North local government area, Nweze Tony Nwora while on official duty.
Though the attack on the council chairman was repelled by the Anambra State security outfit, Agunechemba, it was further gathered that the chairman was on inspection of suspected kidnappers’ hideout under demolition by the state government
“The Chairman was on a routine inspection of the Council Area when the gunmen struck but he was not hurt as the Agunechemba Security Squad engaged them in a gun battle.
“Agunechemba’s swift response to the attack underscores the effectiveness of the Mayor’s security measures in Onitsha North, ensuring that it remains a secure place for all its citizens.
In a similar development, the Anambra State Government has demolished a building used as a hideout for kidnapped Victims and criminal activities at Ndieze Nwankwo village, Uruagu Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area.
According to the President General, Ndieze Nwankwo Nnewi, Nonso Nwosu, the bungalow belonged to a suspected notorious kidnapper, Kenechukwu Ifedigbo who has been terrorising the community.
On his part, the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi who led the security, the building was demolished in line with Anambra State Homeland Security Laws and pointed out that the community leaders testified that kidnapped victims were rescued from the building.
Also speaking the Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Mr. Echezona Anazodo warned criminals to stay away from Nnewi as the town is no longer habitable for crime and embrace the 1Youth, 2Skills Initiative of Governor Soludo to become useful to the society.
The Majority Leader of Anambra State House of Assembly, Honourable Ikenna Ofodeme lauded Governor Soludo for his prompt action and called on Ndi Anambra to join the fight against criminality by providing security information to security agents to make the state safe for all.