22nd April, 2022
The Nigeria Police Force has declared Edward Okoye, also called Stone and 11 others wanted in connection with a multi-dimensional crimes in Isu-Aniocha, Awka North LGA of Anambra State.
They are wanted in a case of conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, act of terrorism, kidnapping, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms.
They are also wanted for housebreaking, burglary, malicious damage, and conduct likely to cause breach of public peace.
The others wanted, apart from Okoye are Donatus Okeke, Onyemazi Ngini, Onyebuchi Nwekeizu Okoye, Nonso Eboh, Chukwuka Onyibor and Chukwujekwu Anaekeokwu.
Also on the wanted list are: Chuka Ilodigwe,Chinedu Nwoye Okoye, Nonso Awusionwu Obinna, Cosmos Okonkwo and Chukwujekwu Okoye.
The Police had earlier secured a court order to declare wanted the suspects, all male of Igbo extraction with ages ranging from 25 years to 55 years old, natives of Isu-Aniocha, Awka North LGA of Anambra State with heights between 1.5m to 1.7m.
Edward Okoye (aka Stone), had in conjunction with others shot two men dead – one Ifeanyi Anazoba (aka Ichafu) and one Chukwuebuka Amodo (aka Mutum) at a burial function in Umuzuocha Town Hall, Awka South of Anambra State on 19th January, 2019.
Okoye beheaded the victims and burnt their bodies beyond recognition.
He allegedly kidnapped two others and vandalized two properties valued at over N1.2 billion.
The suspects equally attacked and brutalized some mobile police officers detailed to restore calm to the community.
In a statement by Police PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police urged all well-meaning members of the general public to assist them with useful information which would facilitate their arrest and ensure they are brought to justice.
“This can be done through 08036012082”, Adejobi said.