Mr. Ikechukwu Simeon Ebelebe, a multi-millionaire and philanthropist from Lagos, was kidnapped and assassinated after allegedly receiving a N10 million ransom from his family.
The victim was kidnapped three weeks ago during the Easter vacations in his village of Owerre-Akokwa in Ideato-North LGA of Imo State.
The late Ebelebe owned the “Divine Iyke Foundation for Humanity,” an NGO that helps the elderly, orphans, children, and those in need.
In a Facebook post published on Sunday, May 7, 2023, one Chukwuebuka Ifeanyichukwu confirmed the tragic event.
The post read: “Creating a MONSTER that will consume you. A few years ago, I wrote against the mayhem, crisis and atrocities that will befall Igbo land if we keep applauding the atrocities happening in the name of fighting for freedom. Some of u abused me but today I’m at the edge watching and nodding my head in pain. Igbo land is gradually turning into something else. Lives are lost on a daily basis. People can’t move around freely without fear of the unknown.
“It was on Friday 5th of May, as I was discharged from the hospital, I got home to rest when my phone rang with the heartbreaking news that they have found your body lifeless.
“It was during Easter season u travelled to our home town Akokwa for your normal charitable and evangelical support. As usual, u have many people u take care of Orphans, students under scholarships, widows, free medical services and many other good deeds u do for people in need. My heart bleeds MY BELOVED BROTHER ( that’s what u call me). What will be the fate of all the people under your care? Their mentor and the lord they know are no more.
“Who did you offend by travelling to your own village? The next story we heard was that you have been abducted, and the abductors collected a huge ransom ( very huge one up to 10). We waited for your return for weeks but no news only for you to be seen as a dead man, killed by your own tribesmen.
“I’m dumbfounded. Lack words to express my feelings. May your murderers meet their Waterloo so soon Jee nke oma Mr Ikechukwu Simeon Ebelebe, aka divine iyk”.
