Gunmen kill abducted son of APGA woman leader in Anambra

 

By Okechukwu Onuegbu 

Mr Ifesinachi Onyekesi the Abducted son of the Women leader of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Anambra State Chapter, Mrs Chinyere Onyekesi has been killed.

 Onyekesi, who served as the Managing Director of Fish Magnet, was reportedly shot in the leg around 10.30pm before being abducted on July 27, 2025 at his residence in Ezinifite village, Okpuno community, Awka South Local Government Area.

According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen came in an ash-coloured Lexus SUV, forced their way into the compound but abandoned their vehicle and fled the scene in the victim’s navy blue Toyota Corolla. 

The Anambra Police Public Relations Commander, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident, said they have launched a manhunt to arrest the perpetrators having recover the victim’s vehicle which they earlier fled with.

"The commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu has directed all tactical and intelligence units to redouble their efforts in tracking down the armed men responsible for the abduction and subsequent killing of Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekesi. This directive follows the recovery of the victim’s navy blue Toyota Corolla, along Ukwulu/Igbariam road by the Joint Security Team comprising of Anambra Vigilante Operatives and the Police.

"Preliminary investigations revealed that the assailants had trailed the victim before launching the violent attack, during which the deceased was shot in the leg and forcibly taken away. He was later found lifeless, sparking public outrage and deep concern among residents of Awka," he added.