Police declare 21 wanted over killing of two, abduction of monarch

The Anambra State Police Command has declared 21 persons wanted over the abduction of the traditional ruler of Ogwu-Aniocha community in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Igwe Chike Nnaji, and killing of two persons in the town.

This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Wednesday.

Ikenga said those allegedly killed by the wanted persons were Chief Ajieh Anthony Nwanasor and Ikenna Ugochukwu.

He said: “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to declare below persons wanted in the ongoing investigation into the alleged murder of Chief Ajieh Anthony Nwanasor, Ikenna Ugochukwu and abduction of the traditional Igwe Chike Nnaji (Ezechukwukwadolu III) of Ogwu-Aniocha community Ogbaru LGA.

“The command urges the general public to report to the nearest police station in case any of the names and pictures attached below are seen around.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng, assures Ndi Anambra and the good people Ogwu-Aniocha that the command shall leave no stone unturned in the ongoing investigation. Confidentiality is guaranteed.”