Brutal Acid Attack Shakes Anambra Community: Victim Identified

A video circulating on social media captures the aftermath of the heinous attack, revealing the extent of the victim's injuries

In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the community of Okpunoeze Uruagu, Nnewi, Mr. Christopher Obianefo Igbokwe is grappling with unimaginable pain and suffering after an unidentified assailant poured acid on him. 

The victim, a kinsman to Chief Joe Igbokwe, the Special Adviser on Drainage and Water Resources to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was brutally targeted, leaving him visually impaired and in excruciating pain.

A video circulating on social media captures the aftermath of the heinous attack, revealing the extent of the victim's injuries as he lies in anguish at the Nnewi Diocesan Hospital, Akwudo in Otolo Nnewi. The severity of the acid assault has left Mr. Igbokwe unable to see with either of his eyes.

Details surrounding the acid bath and the motive behind this gruesome act remain unclear. However, preliminary information suggests that the attackers, believed to be step-siblings, deliberately targeted Mr. Igbokwe's face in the Friday evening assault. As the victim continues to receive medical treatment, the suspects are reportedly on the run.

"The matter is also being handled by state CID, Awka, according to the report we got, and the culprits are on the run," a source disclosed, indicating that law enforcement is actively involved in the investigation.

Despite attempts to reach the spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, for comments on the incident, there has been no response. The motive behind the attack and the identity of the perpetrators remain elusive, raising concerns about the safety of individuals in the community.

As the community grapples with this shocking act of violence, questions linger about the circumstances leading to such a brutal assault. The relentless pursuit of justice for Mr. Igbokwe and the apprehension of the culprits will undoubtedly be at the forefront of this evolving story. Stay tuned for further updates as we strive to uncover the truth behind this horrific incident in Anambra.