₦airaland Forum

Victor Ukandu, Awka

Diaspora Members of Amaokpala community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has expressed outrage over the rising insecurity in the state following the kidnapping of one of their prominent sons, Mr. Ikechukwu Okeke.

The community has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to take immediate and decisive action to address the security challenges threatening lives and property in the region.

Mr. Okeke, a United Kingdom-based professional and elder brother to Dr. Chukwudi Okeke, chairman of Oxfordshire Cherwell District Council, returned to Nigeria on December 27, 2024, to attend his cousin's funeral and visit his ailing parents.

The tragic incident occurred on January 10 at about 7:30 PM, as Mr. Okeke was returning home from the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Obiageli Okoli.

Unbeknownst to him, the kidnappers had been trailing his movements. As he stopped at the gate of his residence, they struck, forcing him out of his vehicle and into a waiting Toyota Sienna, in which they whisked him away.

The next morning, the kidnappers contacted his family and demanded a ransom of N100 million. After intense negotiations, an undisclosed amount was paid to secure his release. Mr. Okeke was freed unharmed after three days in captivity.

The incident has left the Amaokpala community enraged and questioning Governor Soludo's silence on the deteriorating security situation. As the chief security officer of the state, they argue, the governor is responsible for ensuring the safety of all residents.

A visibly shaken Mr. Okeke expressed his trauma over the ordeal and attributed the high rate of insecurity in Anambra and Nigeria to widespread unemployment among young people and the lack of social security. He called for urgent investment in industries and job creation to address these root causes of crime.

The Amaokpala community, which holds the Okeke family in high regard, is demanding immediate government action to restore security and prevent further incidents of this nature. They maintain that effective governance and a focus on long-term solutions will significantly reduce criminal activities and foster peace across the state.

What did he come home to do, all village people care about is money

DonBenny77:
What did he come home to do, all village people care about is money

Can't you read? He came to see his old, ailing parents before they die.
But at least he budgetted well for the kidnappers.
Lesson: when you visit village budget a few millions for kidnappers

A visibly shaken Mr. Okeke expressed his trauma over the ordeal and attributed the high rate of insecurity in Anambra and Nigeria to widespread unemployment among young people and the lack of social security. He called for urgent investment in industries and job creation to address these root causes of crime.

People should stop giving excuses for crime. Yes, Nigeria is not okay but crime is not the solution.

People thought I was stupid when I refused to return Awka for the burial of my loved ones, I knew what I was avoiding. I don't take reckless risk like visiting an unsafe state.

Mr OBI won't react since it's family affairs 😆🤣🤣 but very good at reacting to incident outside south east state unfortunate man

Inside job.
A family affair.
If there are no cracks in the wall,the lizard would not have access to the house.
Many of these boys from the east need reorientatuon on this get rich quick and riches by any means mentality.

Goosethetruth:
Inside job.
A family affair.
If there are no cracks in the wall,the lizard would not have access to the house.
Many of these boys from the east need reorientatuon on this get rich quick and riches by any means mentality.

A crime is a family affair?

Nnamdipapa:
A crime is a family affair?

Yes.
Do you think outsiders could carry out that kidnapping without inside help?
Insiders are deeply involved.
It is a family affair.

Goosethetruth:
Inside job.
A family affair.
If there are no cracks in the wall,the lizard would not have access to the house.
Many of these boys from the east need reorientatuon on this get rich quick and riches by any means mentality.

when they see people flaunting wealth anyhow without been challenged of for they got it from

Hmmmmmm

To do ceremony like wedding, burial for east na war too. Just avoid it there. U wan marry from east, send the bride price to them and do reception from your location outside east. Your life is far more important than traditions