Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, has announced a bounty of N10 million for each of the perpetrators of the December 30, 2024, attack on security operatives and innocent civilians during a burial ceremony in Ihiala Town, in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.
Gov. Soludo, announced the N10 million bounty when he visited the wife of one of the victims, Bridget Onuchukwu, expressed his heartfelt sorrow over the loss of life following the deadly attack, which resulted in the death of nine people, including two security operatives.
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“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and I want to assure this community that those responsible for this violent act will be brought to justice.
“We will not rest until the perpetrators of this heinous crime are apprehended. All of them will pay for it. We are on their trail as we speak. Anybody that will avail us information that will lead to their arrest will be appreciated.
“Ihiala security is currently being discussed and will be unveiled soon,” he said.
Addressing a town hall meeting during the visit, the governor rained curses on the gunmen who carried out the attack and killings in the council area.
“I am saying on behalf of Anambra State that all the people who carried out this attack and killings, their generations will never see good things.
“They, their children and all their supporters will not witness good things. Communities must fight now because the perpetrators of this evil are within the local government. All security operatives should come out of their offices and fish them out.
“Whatever needs to be done would be sponsored by the government, l announce a bounty of N10 million on each of the criminal,” the governor said in Igbo Language.
Meanwhile, the state police command in a statement, said the attackers began shooting sporadically when they arrived at a venue where preparations were ongoing for a burial ceremony slated for January 2, 2025.
