Do you remember Chijioke Iloanya? He was waiting to start University at the time he was arrested
The Inspector General (IG) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun through his representative, has told the House of Representatives committee on public petitions that they cannot provide an update on the matter of Chijioke Iloanya because the officers in charge of the case are retired, and the files cannot be traced.
Iloanya was arrested by the Akwuzu Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) - led by CSP James Nwafor - in Anambra State in November 2012 and disappeared in custody. He has not been found since.
“The officers who are mentioned in this petition are all retired, and they all served last in Anambra state.” the IG’s representative said. “The timeframe was too short for us to get across to them and get their input. Or alternatively know if we can bring them before this committee”
The representative made the statement while responding to a summons by the House committee headed by Honourable Mike Etiaba following a petition from the victim’s sister, Obianuju Iloanya who was represented at the hearing by Falana & Falana chambers.
The proceedings are captured in a new documentary ‘Where is Chijioke?’ released on October, 23 2024. The documentary is directed by award-winning filmmaker and host Chude Jideonwo.
Oluwole Busayo Oke a member of the committee responding to the police, said, “The I.G should have cleared with the report of the investigation of this matter. We are all human beings, We can move this case till Monday but how or why, we do not know. To say that something that happened in 2012 has not been investigated, and you just want to start investigating (come on).”
Oluwole Busayo Oke a member of the committee responding to the police, said, “The I.G should have cleared with the report of the investigation of this matter. We are all human beings, We can move this case till Monday but how or why, we do not know. To say that something that happened in 2012 has not been investigated, and you just want to start investigating (come on).”
The documentary follows the 10-day protest by 28-year-old Obianuju in front of the National Assembly demanding accountability in the case of her missing brother, who was 20 years old when he was arrested, and for definite information on his status.
“I have decided to go on my own and demand justice for my brother again. I decided on a solo protest because the last time I had a full protest or we had a full protest in Nigeria, people were killed just for protesting and I have lived for a survivor’s guilt for a while now. I can’t get it in my heart to pull people or ask them to come out on the street and join me. So, I have decided to do it alone” she said.
“I have decided to go on my own and demand justice for my brother again. I decided on a solo protest because the last time I had a full protest or we had a full protest in Nigeria, people were killed just for protesting and I have lived for a survivor’s guilt for a while now. I can’t get it in my heart to pull people or ask them to come out on the street and join me. So, I have decided to do it alone” she said.
Hmmm. It is well, I don't know if poverty is crime in this country that the poor can't breathe again. If this young happens to be an influential personality son will the police say all this non-sense?
ReplyDeleteI don't think this guy is still alive. May justice prevail at last.
It is because of the criminalities and callousness of Nigeria's Police officer's,you notice that about 45% of them don't live a reasonable life after retirement. Nigeria Police officer's are devils incarnate.
DeleteHmmm, this one is tough oo,God fix this one, despite that all the people involved have been retired just imagine 😳
ReplyDeleteThis is why many Nigerians police officer have useless children and many live miserable after serving..
ReplyDeleteWhat they've done to peoples lives, destroy families, killed innocent people because they believe nothing can happen..
God will judge you all..
Gbam
DeleteFirst comment that makes any sense! What kind of police station doesn’t have a file for those arrested and in custody… stinks of fowl….
DeleteĤe was murdered
ReplyDeleteNa wa o
ReplyDeleteAbi they have codedly kpaid him?
Don't think he's still alive
He disappeared? Say something else.
ReplyDeleteHer pains are like palpitations. Plus no closure,survival's guilt. 😔😔😔
ReplyDeleteI won't be surprised he's no more
ReplyDeleteHello iya Boys
Kai! They might have murdered him. The evil that James did in Anambra state eeh😵
ReplyDeleteDid all serving officers mouth and memory retire too? Nonsense excuse. They should all be taken into custody until they confess.
ReplyDeleteA very valid question, I don't understand how they take us for fools giving silly answers to questions.
DeleteThe same akwuzu that was trending during end sars, may his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteIt's well
I feel for this lady, she has been crying and looking for her brother for years now, she was in twitter one time like that. I hope that he is alive but again, the family needs closure in case he is not alive.
ReplyDeleteDisappeared to where?
ReplyDeleteI sincerely hope he is still alive...
May God console her and her Family
ReplyDeleteThe Evil that all this Evil Law Enforcer will surely live and Torment them Forever
Disappeared and case file missing? Haba!! Nigerian Police. Even if the officers has retired, didn't they hand over to another person?. I don't think this guy is still alive.
ReplyDeleteThat they are retired does not mean they can't be held accountable. All of them should be arrested.
ReplyDeleteIs he still alive like this? Oh God, I feel for his sister & family ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ Same Akwuzu SARS with dreaded & evil CSP Okafor? This was one of the cause for EndSars protest..
ReplyDeleteIf you believe police, then the joke is on you.🥴
ReplyDeleteThis is just so sad..he was obviously murdered
ReplyDeleteHappened under the administration of Peter Obi and a white paper report by a civil society organisation at the time indicted him personally as well as his administration for aiding the recklessness and hiding the abuse commited.. Several years later the man at the helm when these abuses were commited was rebranded as the candidate of "New Nigeria".. Tomfoolery at its finest..
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