The Indigenous People of ‘Onicha’ in Onitsha, Anambra state have launched a security outfit codenamed ‘Onicha Ado’ to protect the people of the Southeast from herdsmen attack.
The launching/presentation of security vehicles and customized motorcycles of the newly established Community Vigilante Unit was held on Saturday 20th March 2021 at Ime-Obi Eze Onicha, which took place at the palace of His Majesty Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe (Agbogidi). Present at this historic event are Ndi-chie Onitsha, Chief Mike Areh (Edegbobogaga) Hon. Nwaeze Tony Nwora, Sir Andy Ekweogwu PG Onitsha improvement Union, Hon. Nwachi Obianwu, Hon. Eloka Egbunike SSA to the Governor, Hon. Martin Obika (Obataobie) Chairman of APGA in Onitsha North, Mr Mike Okaka, Mr. Charbel of R&S Lotto, Hon. Ugonwanne among others.
His Majesty Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe (Agbogidi) noted that security is everyone business and pointed out how the vehicles, motorcycles and other security gadgets will help the activities of the security network and improve security in Onitsha.