- Barrister Ifeanyi Rolex Iloakasia, a lawyer and community leader, was murdered by gunmen, who trailed and killed him after a court session on Thursday, May 15
- Death of Barr. Iloakasia, ex-Governor Willie Obiano’s kinsman, threw Anambra state into confusion, as it was the first major crime incident in the state since the launch of Operation-Udo-Gachi
- Governor Charles Soludo and other stakeholders decried the development, while urging actions on the part of security agencies
Governor Soludo has condemned the gruesome murder of his predecessor’s kinsman.Source: FacebookJustice must be served, and we demand that the relevant authorities leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of truth and accountability.We urge the Commissioner of Police, DSS, and other law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts to ensure that the perpetrators do not evade justice. Speedy action is crucial in identifying and apprehending those responsible for this horrific crime.Too many lawyers have been sacrificed to insecurity in Anambra state, and the legal profession cannot thrive under an atmosphere of fear and insecurity.”Former Governor Obiano reacts to tragic newsObiano described the killing of his associate as senseless and barbaric. Photo: Willie Obiano/FBSource: FacebookThis senseless act of violence is a dark and painful blow, not just to Aguleri, but also to Anambra state as a whole.Snuffing out the life of such a vibrant, intelligent, and promising young man cannot be justified under any circumstance,” he added.Prominent Anambra leader condemns lawyer’s killingWe received with chilling coldness and rude shock, news of the senseless and brutal murder of our dear colleague, Barrister Ifeanyi Iloakasia, the President General of Aguleri community.While consoling ourselves, we will equally keep in our prayers his beloved wife and children, and the good people of Aguleri community.We urge his family, community, friends and colleagues to maintain calm as an investigation is ongoing to uncover the culprits. We must seek solace in our collective faith that he is now in peaceful and eternal rest.Anambra State Town Unions Council shall continue to work with the government and relevant security agencies in ensuring that our communities, and Anambra state at large, is safe.As a member of ASTUC he played meaningful and notable roles in driving the affairs of the council in pursuit of the social and economic development of the member communities. He had just been appointed a member of Capacity Building Committee of ASTUC,” he added.Soludo commiserates with the bereavedNigerian governors aide beaten to death
