Very Dark Man Storms Anambra, Mourns Murdered Fish Magnet, Onyekwere

By Okey Maduforo

Social Media Influencer, Mr Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as Very DarkMan, on Tuesday, stormed Awka, the Anambra state capital, on a candle light procession in memory of the Managing Director of Fish Magnet, Mr Ifesinachi Onyekwere who was abducted and killed by gunmen.

This is as the Anambra State Police Command warned Social Media Influencers against making inciting statements capable of derailing the peace and security situation in the state.

Crowd followed the Very Dark Man as he led the candlelight procession in the state. At Aroma junction in Awka, fans dressed on black joined the influencer, bringing about gridlock that lasted for about an hour after which vehicular movements were restored.

The police in a statement cautioned VDM against making statements or taking actions capable of inciting tension or breaching public peace within the State

The Command said that the family of the late Director of Fish Magnet has dissociated itself from the candle light procession and urged members of the public to be mindful of the grave consequences.

"The Commissioner of Police noted the decision of the family of the late Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekere, Managing Director of Fish Magnet outlet, to publicly dissociate themselves from any proposed or ongoing candlelight procession or memorial gathering being organized in his name.

"They therefore pleaded that they should allow the family to grieve privately while trusting the authorities to do their work," the Police said.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Orutugu, urged residents and visitors to go about their lawful duties without fear, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order.