Popular Fish Seller and Son of APGA Women Leader In Anambra Ifesinachi Onyekesi “Fish Magnet” Assassinated

Anambra-based fish entrepreneur Ifesinachi Martins Onyekesi, widely known by his social media moniker “Fish Magnet Onyekere”, has been confirmed dead days after being kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Anambra State.

Ifesinachi, the only son of the Anambra State Women Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Esther Chinyere Onyekesi (popularly called Adaejiejemba) was abducted Saturday night at his residence in Okpuno, a suburb near the state capital, Awka.

According to reports from Zagozola and corroborating eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. when heavily armed men stormed Martin’s residence in Ezinifite Village. The assailants, who arrived in an ash-coloured Lexus SUV, forcibly entered the compound, shot him in the leg, and subsequently abducted him in his own navy blue Toyota Corolla.

Local sources indicate that the gunmen fled the scene through bush paths leading toward Nawfia, eluding security personnel in the process.

Onyekesi, well-known across social media platforms for his fish farming business which includes ”Fish Magnet Barbecue” had garnered a substantial following in the region. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through the local community and across Anambra’s entrepreneurial and political circles.

Security agencies in the state have yet to issue an official statement on the incident. It remains unclear whether a ransom was demanded or if the attack was politically motivated.

While no suspects have been identified, many in political circles are describing the killing as an assassination, citing the victim’s mother’s position in the political party and the timing of the attack.

With the Anambra gubernatorial election drawing near, tensions have been rising between rival political parties and within factions of the various parties.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, as investigations continue.

Kanyi Daily News will provide updates as more details emerge.