Masked Assassins Murder Community Leader in Cold Blood
Silas Onyima, the newly elected president-general of Umuoji Community in Anambra State, was brutally killed by a gang of masked assassins on Friday evening, sparking fear and outrage among the residents.
According to sources, the assailants, who were about 15 in number, stormed Onyima’s residence around 7 pm and shot him several times at close range, leaving him in a pool of blood. Onyima, who was also a prominent businessman and philanthropist, had recently presided over a contentious election in the community, which some suspect may have been the motive behind his murder.
The state police command confirmed the incident and said that they have deployed operatives to the area to maintain law and order and to hunt down the killers. The police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said that the body of the deceased has been taken to the morgue and that the police are working with eyewitnesses and community members to gather more information and clues.
The governor of Anambra State, **Willie Obiano**, has condemned the killing and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. He also expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the slain leader and urged the people of Umuoji to remain calm and peaceful.
The murder of Onyima has sent shockwaves across the state and the country, as many have taken to social media to mourn his death and demand justice. Onyima was widely regarded as a visionary and a peacemaker, who had contributed immensely to the development and unity of his community. He is survived by his wife and four children.
