Ekwulobia don enter serious prayer mode after report say billionaire businessman Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, wey be father of Instagram celebrity Jowizaza, allegedly disappear from mountain where e go pray alone for Awka, Anambra State. According to lawyer Chukwudi Iwuchukwu, unknown gunmen reportedly carry the businessman comot from the prayer location last week, leaving family, friends and community members worried about his whereabouts.
The report don spread like wildfire, with recent publications saying Ezeokafor, founder of Jezco Oil and Jezco Group, allegedly went to the mountain without the security personnel and police officers wey normally dey around am. The case still remain a reported abduction, and as of the latest reports checked, no official police confirmation of his rescue or any arrest connected directly to the case has been announced.
Prayer Mountain Suddenly Become Serious Security Matter
According to Iwuchukwu’s account, Ezeokafor allegedly went alone for his usual prayer routine, but the peaceful spiritual exercise reportedly turn into something else when unidentified gunmen allegedly appeared and took him away to an unknown location. The lawyer’s account has since triggered concern because the businessman was reportedly without the security cover that normally accompanied him.
For ordinary Nigerians, the matter fit raise one uncomfortable question: if person with money and security connection no fit comfortably go mountain alone, wetin happen to people wey dey trek go prayer ground with only Bible and transport money? But jokes apart, kidnapping remains a serious security challenge, and the Nigeria Police Force recently reported operations involving kidnapping suspects and rescued victims, including cases in Anambra.
Ekwulobia New Yam Festival Put Celebration on Hold
The reported abduction don also affect community celebration. Iwuchukwu said Ekwulobia postponed its annual New Yam Festival because residents felt say celebration no suppose continue normally while the family of one of the community’s prominent sons dey face such disturbing uncertainty.
The development don turn what normally suppose be season of yam, dancing, music and community celebration into period of prayers and concern. Ekwulobia people now dey wait for good news, while the unanswered question remains: where exactly is Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, and when will the security authorities provide clarity? Anambra’s 2025 Homeland Security Law specifically treats the use of property for kidnapping-related activities as a serious offence, reflecting the state’s broader effort to tackle the menace.
For now, OGM News Pidgin dey treat the matter according to the information available: reported abduction, not confirmed rescue or confirmed arrest. As family, community members and security agencies reportedly seek answers, everybody dey hope say the next update go carry better news. OGM News Pidgin go continue to watch the matter closely and bring una verified updates as new information dey emerge.
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