Gov Soludo Offers ₦10 Million Bounty For Gunmen Behind Anambra Burial Massacre

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has announced a ₦10 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of gunmen responsible for the tragic attack that claimed seven lives in Ihiala.

The assault, which occurred on Monday, left five security operatives and two civilians dead.

The attack unfolded during preparations for a burial ceremony scheduled for January 2, when the assailants stormed the gathering and opened fire indiscriminately.

As they fled, the attackers also targeted security personnel near the local government headquarters, intensifying the chaos and leaving more casualties in their wake.

The state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, has initiated a manhunt to apprehend the perpetrators.

Speaking at the burial of Bridget Akanma Onuchukwu in Ihiala, Governor Soludo called on community leaders and residents to unite against criminal elements in the state.

“Communities must rise now and come together. Those who are doing this are within this Ihiala. If you are PG (President General), or leader, or group leader, get information about what is happening. We must rise. We must not let this thing happen again,” Soludo urged.

He further announced the bounty, saying, “Anyone who gives us information that will lead to the arrest of these people, the government will give the person ₦10 million.

“We are placing ₦10 million on their heads, each of them who carried out this crime.”

The governor also condemned the attackers, placing curses on them and their descendants.

“These people who did this, their lineage will never see anything good. They, their families, their children and everything about them will never see any good thing,” he declared.