In a recent Channels Television video, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma provided a significant update on the January 2023 kidnapping and beheading of Chris Ohizu, former Ideato North Local Government Area chairman.
Uzodinma announced that, two years after the gruesome murder, the primary suspect responsible for Ohizu’s death has been apprehended. The suspect has confessed to the crime and implicated several accomplices, shedding light on the network behind the act.
The governor revealed that the police have begun interrogating some of the individuals named by the suspect, with plans to summon additional persons as the investigation deepens.
Uzodinma reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice, vowing that both the state government and security agencies will relentlessly pursue all those involved in the killing.
In Uzodinma’s words: “We were here two years ago when a council chairman was beheaded in Ideato North. Two years, after we have arrested the man who beheaded him (Chris Ohizu) and the man has confessed he did it and has mentioned some individuals that he is working for.
Some of them have been invited by the police and they are under interrogation. Many more will be invited and we will stop at nothing to ensure that those people will face the wrath of the law”.
This development follows widespread outrage over Ohizu’s murder, which was marked by a chilling video of the act circulating online, in which the perpetrators also issued threats against Uzodinma and others. The governor’s update reflects ongoing efforts to address insecurity in Imo State, a critical issue as Nigeria approaches the 2027 elections.
By prioritizing accountability, Uzodinma aims to restore public trust and deter future acts of violence, reinforcing the state’s resolve to combat crime and protect its citizens amidst persistent security challenges in the region.
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