How Don Wanny's Brother, Obataosu Was Killed By Security Operatives In Edo State

Details of how Oluchi Igwedibia, a younger brother to late serial kidnapper and mass murderer Johnson Igwedibia a.k.a Don Wani was killed has emerged.

 

A report by the News Agency of Nigeria revealed that Oluchi, popularly known as “Obata Osu” was among the suspected gang that allegedly participated in the brutal murder of 23 persons in Omoku, Rivers, on Jan. 1.

 

He was among the 32 suspected cultists declared wanted by Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Jan. 9.

 

A security source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the suspected killer was tracked and shot dead at Sabo Iykpe community, Etsako West in Edo.

“Oluchi Igwedibia, alias Obata Osu and brother of Don Wani, was the Field Commander of the murderous gang that killed 23 worshipers in cold blood on January 1.

“Igwedibia, after fleeing Omoku town (Rivers) went to Ughelli (Delta) to reside. He rented an apartment in Edo four days ago (Jan. 24) as part of his plan to avoid arrest.”

 

The source said the operation was carried out by operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Nigerian Army.

 

“The DSS later tracked him down to his new hide out in Sabo Iykpe community (Edo) and thereafter called the Army for support.

“When we arrived at his house, Igwedibia hid in his ceiling and later tried to shoot his way out but was shot by operatives,” the source said.

 

The informant said the area had been cordoned off as search for arms and ammunition was ongoing, adding that the operatives also arrested and detained Igwedibia’s accomplice who allegedly helped him withdrew money from the bank.

 

Wani  and his second-in-command, Ikechukwu Adiele, and another suspected gang member, Lucky Ode were killed by security forces in Enugu and their corpses paraded at 6 Division Nigerian Army Port Harcourt on January 7.

 

Read the full statement from the Rivers state police command.

 

Governor Wike commends DSS/Nigerian Army for killing Oluchi Igwedibia, Don Wanny's Younger brother

 

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army for the joint operation that led to the killing of Oluchi Igwedibia alias Obatosu, younger brother of Late Don Wanny.

 

The younger brother of Late Don Wanny who was amongst the 32 Cultists declared wanted by the State Security Council was killed at Sabo Iyakpe, Etsako West in Edo State on Sunday, January 28, 2018, following accurate DSS intelligence.

 

The Late Oluchi Igwedibia alias Obatosu played a prominent role in the New Year killings by the Don Wanny gang in Omoku.

 

Governor Wike declared that none of those declared wanted by the Rivers State Security Council will go free, saying that they will all be brought to justice.

 

The governor further declared that the N20million bounty placed for credible information that will lead to the arrest of the wanted cultists is still in place.

 

He stated all those who participated in the New Year Mayhem at Omoku and any other security infraction in the state will be traced and brought to justice.

 

Governor Wike stated that the State Government will continue to work with security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that Rivers State remains safe.

 

Simeon Nwakaudu,

Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media. 

28th January, 2018.