Gunmen in three Toyota Hilux Vans invaded the country home of the Imo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cyprian Akaolisa, on Sunday, razing his and father’s house in Obibi, Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of the State.
The gunmen had earlier in 2021 partly burned down the Commissioner’s house.
However, Sunday’s attack completely destroyed his house and that of his father.
Akaolisa alleged in the statement he personally issued on Sunday that that the arsonists were of not foreigners but citizens of Southeast extraction.
According to the Commissioner, “Igbo are a hardworking people who through their years of toil put up structures and leave developmental strides in their communities of origin.
“Through my many years of struggle, I have managed to put a block on another to build a befitting house for my family; my aged father also has a house he built through his sweat. Today, both buildings are in rubbles and ashes – our fellow Igbos burnt them.
“Firstly, last year, these arsonists burnt my country home in Obibi, Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo for no just cause. This year again, they returned and this time, they perfected the complete burning of even the blocks/bricks.
“In other words, I wish to put on record that my family house is completely destroyed; this was after they used a truck to cart all the properties, fridges, television sets, beds and mattresses, generator sets and other household materials.
“What are my crimes? Who did I offend? And what were my father’s offences? I dare ask; where is the Igbo spirit? Who will invest in Igbo or Orsu Local Government Area today under this type of atmosphere?”
Police Spokesperson in Imo, CSP Micheal Abattam had yet to respond to an inquiry concerning the report by the Commissioner.