By Kalu Idika
An investigation by NewsBand has uncovered a chilling plot by a dangerous syndicate operating in Nnobi, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State. The group, led by Mr. Chijioke Okaa, attempted to murder 24-year-old orphan Ms. Victoria Nzube Mbachu and her four children after defrauding her of over N32 million.
Okaa, also known as Ikonso, is a local traditionalist who controls various fetish shrines in Nnobi and neighboring areas. He uses these shrines to settle disputes and intimidate community members, often illegally seizing their properties and land.
The trouble for Nzube began in 2018 when she met Oluwafemi Salako, who claimed to be a Nigerian citizen from Ogun State. After moving in with her in Nnobi, Salako introduced her to Okaa, whom he presented as a close friend. Unbeknownst to Nzube, both men were conspiring to take over her late father’s property.
Nzube became further entangled with the syndicate after selling a property worth N10 million to Bonaventure Ezekwenna, an American Army veteran. After the sale, Salako persuaded her to relocate to Lagos, promising a fresh start.
However, upon arriving in Lagos, Salako took Nzube and her children to his father’s house in Mende, Maryland, where they devised a plan to defraud her of her remaining funds under the guise of selling her a plot of land.
Nzube’s suspicions grew, leading her to investigate Salako’s true identity. She discovered that he was actually from Benin Republic, not Ogun State as he had claimed. Further searches revealed that his family, including his father, Michael H. Adeomu, and stepmother, were also from Benin.
In her quest for the truth, Nzube even uncovered Salako’s childhood identity cards from Benin, solidifying her fears of the syndicate’s intentions.