"I'm in Deep Pain": Businesswoman Releases Her Last WhatsApp Chat With Fish Magnet before His Death
- A businesswoman, Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze, reacted to the tragic demise of a young Anambra businessman, Ifesinachi Onyekere, popularly known as Fish Magnet
- While mourning Fish Magnet's death on Facebook, Chioma released the last chat she had with him on WhatsApp and described the deceased as an honest and hardworking youth
- In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, Barrister Ebimnamaonye Chidera Divine, reacted to Fish Magnet's tragic demise
A Nigerian businesswoman, Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze, has mourned the death of a young dried fish seller, Ifesinachi Onyekere, also known as Fish Magnet.
The Punch reported that some assailants abducted Fish Magnet after invading his residence in Ezinifite community, Okpuno, Awka South LGA of Anambra state in a late-night attack and whisked him away in his car on Saturday, July 26.
Source: Facebook
Days later, the body of the young man, son of an All Progressives Grand Alliance chieftain in the state, was found by the roadside after a ransom had been paid.
Businesswoman shares last chat with Fish Magnet
In a Facebook post, Chioma disclosed that she wanted to buy fish worth N98k from Fish Magnet, whom she greatly admires, before his demise.
She shared their last WhatsApp before his demise and described him as an honest and hardworking Igbo youth.
His death left her in pain. She wrote:
"Only yesterday, I was trying to buy fish of 98k from this Igbo boy that I love so much called Fish Magnet.
"I didnt know he had been k*i*ll*ed.
"Honest, hardworking Igbo boy that sells dry fish.
"I am deeply saddened at this news.
"See how VDM is crying for him.
"I am in deep pains."
Fish Magnet's death: Nigerian barrister reacts
Speaking exclusively with Legit.ng, the founder of Pure Legal Solicitors, Barrister Ebimnamaonye Chidera Divine, condemned Fish Magnet's death, classifying it as both unnatural and unlawful. In his words:
"Well, Fish Magnet's death is condemnable. It is classified as both unnatural and unlawful. Citizens have the right to life as provided in Section 33 of the 1999 Constitution, and taking an individual's life without a lawful excuse is not only unnatural but also a capital offence punishable under both the Criminal Code and Penal Code in Nigeria.
"On the other hand, the government has a duty to provide adequate security for its citizens, as outlined in Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution. Citizens are, by right, entitled to security for the protection of their lives.
"This is a call on the government to start taking its duties to the state and country seriously."
Source: TikTok
People mourn Fish Magnet's demise
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to Fish Magnet's demise below:
Umana Ofonime said:
"Going out every day to do a honest business in Nigeria so you can pay your bills is also very risky.
"Everybody can't be criminal now 😭, allow business people breath abeg."
Grace Geogiana said:
"When you start making it as a man.. Waka for ur self ooo if parents can't stand as a lion for their children try Waka to guide your self too as a man."
Abbie Koko said:
"OMG.. I used to see his marketing videos on TikTok o.
"I even made an enquiry one time thinking they were in Lagos."
Chibundo Chinelo Ugwuadu said:
"I got to know about him from your page.
"Omo I've been in school since I saw vdm video."
Fabian Rejoice Enekole said:
"I love watching his videos on TikTok . This is so painful. He explain his fish farming method in a very simplified way."
Becky IfunanyaKen said:
"When I saw the story flying around this morning, I was like is this not the same guy madam Chioma posted few days ago.
"This life. Sef."
Munachimso Nwabugwu said:
"Oh my God, how!
"I followed him on tiktok to buy from him soon.
"🥲🥲🥹How did this happen.
"I'm running to TikTok now."
Edeh Dominic Chibuzo said:
"Omo.
"I first knew about him from your page just yesterday oo. Wahala too much."
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a banker's body was found by the roadside after being killed by kidnappers.
Verydarkman mourns Fish Magnet
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Verydarkman had mourned the demise of a young Anambra fish seller popularly known as Fish Magnet.
The deceased, who was in the fish farming and selling business, was reportedly abducted in Anambra. His death triggered an emotional response from Verydarkman, who shared their recent interactions online.
Verydarkman, who broke down in tears, shared a video of Fish Magnet expressing his admiration for him, and how he tried to send fish in appreciation of his advocacy efforts.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
