Enugu Natives Decry Police Inaction 47 Days After Murder Of Defunct NPP Secretary’s Son

A group of eminent natives of Ibagwa-Ani community, Nsukka local government area of Enugu state under the aegis, Ibagwa-Ani Development Initiative (IDI) has expressed worries over the failure of security agencies to arrest the killers one of their sons, Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as Okangamo, 47 days after his murder.

Prince Oloto was the first son of Chief Frank Oloto, Secretary of the defunct Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP) in old Anambra State during the Second Republic. He was gruesomely murdered in the early hours of 16th September, 2026 in his residence in Nsukka town.

In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday and signed by its President, Mr. Collins Ogbu, IDI described the inability of the nation’s security agencies, especially the police force to arrest the killers as worrisome and demanded urgent investigation and justice.

According to the statement, Prince Oloto was murdered by unknown assailants on September 16, 2026.

“We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life and profoundly alarmed by the circumstances surrounding his death. This heinous incident has inflicted immense pain on his family, friends, and the wider Ibagwa-Ani community, while significantly heightening security anxieties across the region,” the group said.

Consequently, IDI called on the Enugu State Government, federal and state legislators, relevant law enforcement agencies and the Nsukka Local Government authorities to launch a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into the crime.

“We urge the authorities to act without fear, favour, or undue delay. The perpetrators must be identified, apprehended, and prosecuted to the full extent of the law, ensuring that due process and the rule of law are strictly upheld,” it added.

The group also appealed to members of the public with credible information on the incident to come forward and assist security agencies, while urging residents to refrain from actions capable of jeopardising the investigation.

It further demanded immediate strengthening of the security architecture in Ibagwa-Ani and neighbouring communities to reassure residents and prevent further loss of life.

IDI extended its heartfelt condolences to the family and associates of the deceased, pledging to closely monitor the progress of investigation and prosecution.

“Justice for Okangamo must be swift, decisive, and complete,” the statement concluded.