Photographer Who Covered Fish Magnet's Candlelight Procession Shares What He Noticed
- A photographer who was present at the candlelight procession for the late Ifesinachi Onyekere, popularly known as Fish Magnet, has highlighted his observation
- Fish Magnet, a young Anambra businessman, was found dead on Sunday, July 27, a day after he was kidnapped from his residence
- Social media influencer Verydarkman, human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu and content creator Lord Zeus led the procession, which was held in Anambra and had a large turnout
A photographer, Rtd Chisom Ozoekwe, who covered Fish Magnet's candlelight procession, has shared what he noticed.
A large turnout gathered at Fish Magnet's outlet to pay their last respects to him and demand that his killers be brought to justice.
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Man's observation at Fish Magnet's candlelight procession
In a Facebook post, the photographer said he noticed pain, unity and the power of a people who are tired of silence.
He shared pictures taken at the solemn occasion and dedicated the procession to Fish Magnet. He wrote:
"Through my lens, I witnessed pain, unity, and the power of a people tired of silence.
"Candlelight. Chaos. Courage. Fish Magnet, this is for you.
"Justice must speak#JusticeForFishMagnet."
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Fish Magnet's candlelight procession elicits reactions
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the photographer's post below:
Igube Ewelumuokwu Theresa said:
"Lord have mercy on us and heal our hearts and souls."
Onye Nkuzi Igbo said:
"Dead people received more flowers, he messages the same very dark man he ignored him. But that not important now, the kidnapping and killing people is too much in Nigeria. And the masses have to say no and government provide security and stopped it, but the same masses are made up many cultist, murderers and criminals."
Alusiodo Lord said:
"Does such a show bring the guy back to life.... NO. 99% of people there are part of the young man's death. They sing praise of the then called unknown gun man, calling them freedom fighters or Umuchukwu...
"Today the South East is now Sudan. Let's continue with this unnecessary show instead of addressing the root and after the show we blame government and ndi hausa."
Maryann Nwankwo said:
"The youths actually came out in Numbers, they are watching and speaking their truth, I hope we get justice this time."
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a man who met Verydarkman at Fish Magnet's candlelight procession had recounted his encounter with the influencer.
Woman's observation about Verydarkman's ratel gang
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a woman had shared what she noticed about Verydarkman's ratel gang at Fish Magnet's candelight procession.
The influencer's presence at the burial of a young businessman known as Fish Magnet had drawn a massive crowd, sparking reactions online. The woman shared her thoughts on the matter, emphasising the strong affection and loyalty that Verydarkman seems to command.
She expressed her admiration for VeryDarkMan's ability to draw large crowds and the enthusiasm of his supporters, referred to as the "ratel gang". Speaking further, she noted that the support for him was great and expressed amazement over his commanding aura.
Source: Legit.ng
