{"id":172975,"date":"2025-08-08T11:53:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/chukwuma-condemns-insecurity-and-murder-in-anambra"},"modified":"2025-08-08T13:17:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:17:02","slug":"chukwuma-condemns-insecurity-and-murder-in-anambra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/chukwuma-condemns-insecurity-and-murder-in-anambra","title":{"rendered":"Chukwuma Condemns Insecurity and Murder in Anambra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Young Progressive Party (YPP) Governorship candidate in the November 8 Anambra State election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has commiserated with the Woman Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mrs. Esther Onyekesi, over the abduction and killing of her only son, Martins Onyekesi, popularly known as Fish Magnet.<\/p>\n<p>Martins, a promising fish farmer in Awka, was abducted by armed kidnappers from his family compound in Okpuno, Awka, about ten days ago. Despite efforts to secure his release, his captors murdered him, sparking outrage and grief across Anambra State and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Chukwuma, accompanied by his running mate, Mr. Uzu Okagbue, visited the bereaved family on Thursday at their Awka residence.<\/p>\n<p>Signing the condolence register, the YPP candidate expressed shock that criminals could trail the victim to his home and escape through what he described as a \u201cdifficult and narrow access route.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis young man\u2019s death is particularly painful \u2014 an only son, for that matter,\u201d Chukwuma lamented.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow did the kidnappers escape this route? Was there no way they could have been stopped? He was a very hard-working young man. Those who did this will not escape the severest wrath of God.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe tragic incident has once again underscored the worsening insecurity in Anambra State. Nearly a year after the disappearance of Awka-based businessman, Big Ben, his whereabouts remain unknown, heightening fears that the state capital is becoming a hotspot for violent crimes.<\/p>\n<p>Community leaders and residents have renewed calls on security agencies and the state government to intensify efforts to curb criminal activities, especially in Awka and its environs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Young Progressive Party (YPP) Governorship candidate in the November 8 Anambra State election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has commiserated with the Woman Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mrs. Esther Onyekesi, over the abduction and killing of her only son, Martins Onyekesi, popularly known as Fish Magnet. 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