The man mentioned as a suspect in the massacre of worshipers
in St Patrick Catholic church, Ozubulu, Anambra State, Aloysius Ikegwuonwu
better known as Bishop has reacted to allegations that he is a drug lord.
Bishop, who is based in South Africa and was reportedly the
target of the attack, which also claimed the life of his father, said he, knows
nothing about the killing.
In a statement he personally signed and made available to
reporters, Bishop, who is said to have single handedly funded the Ozubulu
church, said he has never been arrested or convicted for any drug related
offence before.
His statement said, “My attention has been drawn to a social
media campaign where it is alleged that I am connected to the Ozubulu church
killing over a drug problem.
“For the avoidance of any doubt I wish to inform the general
public that I know nothing about the church killings and I have never been
involved in drugs.
“I have never been arrested or convicted anywhere in the
world. My businesses are legitimate businesses, duly registered. Apart from
warehousing and wholesale of goods I am also a contractor involved in the
construction of roads and infrastructure in Nigeria.
“It’s shameful that Nigerians and the media don’t verify any
story before running with them.
“The handwork of those who are jealous of my success and who
are determined to tarnish my image is evident.
“The Church killings is an unprecedented evil that deserves
full investigation to unmask the perpetrators.
“We await investigations and full police report of the church
attack.
“In the meantime I request all social media and media houses
to retract my name from the defamatory stories linking me with the church
killing.
“Failure to do so and any further linking of my name with
the church killings will force me to take legal action against the purveyors of
the defamatory false story.”
Hmmmm...
What choice do we have than to wait for our friends, the police to conclude investigations?
the story don dey get q not k leg oh. i didn't dey
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