Candlelight Procession Held in Memory of Slain Entrepreneur Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekere

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A candlelight procession was led by Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), on Tuesday in memory of Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekere, an entrepreneur and owner of Fish Magnet, a popular fish farm in Awka. The procession, which held on the major streets of Awka, was a show of solidarity and demand for an end to the insecurity in Anambra and across the country. Speaking on the demise of Onyekere, VDM called on relevant stakeholders to urgently address the worsening security situation in Anambra.

Key Takeaways:

  • The candlelight procession was led by Vincent Otse, also known as Very Dark Man (VDM), in memory of Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekere, a slain entrepreneur and owner of Fish Magnet fish farm.
  • Onyekere, a business coach, was shot in his house on July 26 and his car was taken away by unidentified assailants. His body was later found dead.
  • The procession was a show of solidarity and demand for an end to the insecurity in Anambra and across the country.
  • VDM expressed gratitude to the youths for their peaceful conduct and support during the procession.
  • The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, was present at the procession and assured that the perpetrators would be apprehended soon.
  • The Police have recovered the vehicle used in the crime and are actively investigating the incident.

Statistics:

  • The number of killings in Anambra is increasing, with the latest incident resulting in the death of Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekere.
  • The candlelight procession was attended by a large number of youths who showed their support and solidarity.
  • The Police have recovered the vehicle used in the crime, which held significant leads for the investigation.
  • The Police have already started investigating the incident and are following every lead received.

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (05 August 2025)