THERE was jubilation in Aba Sunday over the killing of notorious kidnap kingpin in Abia State, Obioma Nwankwo, popularly known as Osisikankwu.

Deputy Army Public Relations Officer Col. Sagir Musa confirmed Nwankwo’s death Sunday.

He said the suspect was shot dead at Obokwe market by a joint police and military patrol team.

The team had laid ambush for the suspect for days after they learnt of his presence in the bush near the market.

His killing brought to an end the myth around him in Aba that he cannot be caught or killed.

Col. Musa said last night that the body of the suspect had been taken to Umuahia to be shown to government officials before being publicly paraded.

Osisikankwu, who was arrested a few moths ago, was inexplicably released. Since then, he has been tormenting the people, officials alleged.

Police authorities said his remains would be paraded last night before being taken to the mortuary.

Lt.-Col. Musa described Osisikankwu’s killing as a landmark achievement of the military operations in the state.

He promised that the command would not relent in its bid to rid Abia of kidnappers and other criminals.

Special Adviser to Governor Theodore Orji on Electronic Media Ugo Emezue said Osisikankwu’s killing was the triumph of light over darkness.

Emezue, in a statement, stated that the government and people of Abia were grateful to God for the development.

He added that the efforts of President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Orji in ensuring lasting peace in the state deserve commendation.

“In spite of the death of Osisikankwu, Abia government will not relent in its bid to rid Abia of kidnappers,’’ Emezue stressed.

He assured Abians coming home for Christmas of their safety

“The governor commended the military officers for a job well done and charged them to track down all the boys who had unleashed mayhem in the state,” he stated.