The Sole Administrator of the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Chris Ohizu, was tragically kidnapped and then later beheaded by unknown gunmen. He was taken from his home at Imoko in Arondizuogu on January 20th along with two others. The kidnappers also destroyed Ohizu’s home. Despite paying the kidnappers’ N6m ransom demand, Ohizu was still beheaded. Videos of the abduction were shared online, showing Ohizu kneeling while his abductors threatened the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, with a similar fate. The kidnappers then posted a video of Ohizu’s beheading on his WhatsApp status. The Imo Police Command has confirmed the incident and has launched an investigation. The community is in mourning and many are calling for an end to this senseless violence. The brutal murder of Chris Ohizu has sparked calls for increased security measures to protect residents from similar attacks and raises questions about the effectiveness of current efforts to combat these issues. The authorities and local government have expressed their condolences to Ohizu’s family and have promised to bring those responsible for his murder to justice.
The tragic incident has also highlighted the ongoing problem of kidnappings and violence in the region. It is crucial that authorities take immediate action to address this issue and implement effective measures to ensure the safety and security of the citizens. The Imo Police Command has promised to leave no stone unturned in its investigation and has urged anyone with information to come forward. The community is still in shock and mourning the loss of Ohizu, and many are calling for an end to this senseless violence. The authorities and local government must work together to bring those responsible for this heinous act to justice and take steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The safety and well-being of the citizens should be of the highest priority.
