VeryDarkMan, 2000 Others March through Streets of Anambra to Mourn Slain 'Fish Magnet'

• Social Media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, called VeryDarkMan, stormed Anambra to show solidarity with the grieving community over death of a young entrepreneur, Onyekachi Onyekere, the Fish Magnet
• Fish Magnet was the only son of his parents and was recently murdered in Awka, the Anambra state capital, by unknown persons
• His death drew condemnations from people of all walks of life, who say that the government has not done enough to protect lives and property of citizens

The painful demise of Onyekachi Martins Onyekesi aka Fish Magnet was remembered in Awka, Anambra state capital, as Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan, mobilised hundreds of youths, and marched the streets of the capital city, changing songs depicting their anger.

In a shocking and heartbreaking incident, Onyekachi Martins Onyekesi, the only son of Mrs. Esther Chinyere Onyekesi, the current Anambra state woman leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was killed by suspected assassins.

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The victim owns a popular eatery known as Fish Barbeque in Awka.

'Fish Magnet' killed in targeted assassination

According to reports, unknown gunmen invaded him in Awka, shot and took him away.

Legit.ng learnt that the assailants later contacted his mother, Mrs. Onyekesi, directing her to retrieve the lifeless body of her son at Amawbia, near Awka capital city, where the body was later found with gunshot wounds.

But on Tuesday, August 5, VeryDarkMan stormed Awka, mobilizing hundreds of youths from across the state and beyond. They dressed in black, and marched round many streets in the capital city in what they called Candle Light Procession.

Speaking during the procession, VDM criticized security breaches in Anambra and other parts of Nigeria, which he said are as a result of failure on the part of security operatives.

"We're not here for politics; we're here to mourn," he said.

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"When I came, police in Anambra State wanted to stop the rally. They felt I was here to talk politics. But we're here to mourn a youth, who was cut short at the prime of his life.

"It is sad that Fish Magnet was kidnapped and later killed without any trace. Insecurity is not peculiar to Anambra. It is so in many parts of Nigeria. But the case of Fish Magnet is too sad, because, the economy of Nigeria does not favour youths. Fish Magnet was able to eke a living on his own, by setting up a peculiar business outfit that made him popular.

"Sadly, this young man, who should be protected because of his enterprise, was gruesomely killed. This will discourage other youths that will ordinarily strive towards enterprise. This is sad, and should be condemned."

VDM condemns Nigerian government

In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng correspondent, VeryDarkMan berated government at all levels, saying that they do not do enough to promote security of lives and property.

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When asked what Nigerians and government should do to stem the tide of insecurity, he said, "Government is not promoting security the way they should. Herdsmen and terrorists in the bush carry weapons and bullets more sophisticated than those of the police. How could we survive in an environment like this?

"Government must be seen to be prioritising security of lives and property of the people. Killings are much in this country, and we are not happy about it."

Asked about the possibility of the notable fish business surviving after the death of Fish Magnet, VeryDarkMan pleaded with Anambra people, especially people resident in Awka and environs, to keep on patronizing Fish Barbeque, owned by the Fish Magnet, so that the business will not die with the young owner.

VDM hailed for humanitarian move

Reacting to VDM's visit to Awka, and his Candle Light Procession, a chieftain of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Prince Oforbuike Okoli-Egbo, praised VeryDarkMan for his courage and determination in initiating moves capable of bringing about a just society.

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In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng correspondent, Okoli-Egbo, urged for improved security in Anambra and other parts of Nigeria.

Okoli-Egbo, who is the Young Progressives Party candidate for the upcoming Anambra South Senatorial District bye-election, said he was lending his voice to the ongoing call for justice following the tragic killing of Onyekere Onyekachi, popularly known as Fish Magnet.

He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a vibrant and promising young man, Mr. Onyekere Onyekachi, and further commended the presence of the social media activist, VeryDarkMan, who he said, travelled to Anambra to show solidarity with the grieving community.

“I commend his courage and commitment to justice in the killing of the Fish Magnet,” Prince Okoli-Egbo said.

He raised concerns about the current state of insecurity in Anambra, and emphasized the need for a more robust response to security issues.

“Anambra government must intensify efforts and reinvigorate the security architecture to meet the rising demands of our time,” he added.

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Destiny Etiko reacts to Fish Magnet's death

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko had joined those mourning Fish Magnet's death.

The film star, who stated that the businessman's death was painful to her, described him as a hardworking and promising person.

Etiko stated that the incident had left her anxious and called on the government to intervene in what had become a nightmare.

Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng