Maduako Igbokwe I Thursday, June 18, 2020
ONITSHA, Anambra – Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ , Anambra State chapter has declared one its members Barr.Mathew Onwuasoa missing.
Onwuasoanya is a staff of Anambra state paper National Light Newspaper and was seen last on 29th May,2020. Barrister Mathew Onwuasoanya, Male, is fair in complexion, aged 49 with the telephone numbers, 07086738854 ,7032770194.
A statement signed by the managing director and chief executive officer of Anambra- state Publishing Company ANPC Chuka NNABUIFE addressed to the chairman of Anambra NUJ, he said the missing journalist has not been seen neither in office nor at his residence in Ngodo, Nise, since the night of Friday, 29th May, 2020.
“We have been expecting him at work until his only brother, Mr Oliver Onwuasoanya, with phone number 07031318440, arrived our office on Monday, June 8, 2029 and told us they are searching for him.
“Thereafter, we commenced action on search for him. His brother has lodged complaints to CPS and the CP’s office with his photograph and vital information.
“At his residence, neighbours told his brother that at about 2am on May 30, some vehicles, comprising a white Hilux truck and a Highlander with some gun-bearing men dressed in what looks like security men’s uniform came and whisked him away. That is the much they said” he said.
He appealed to any person that come across him to report to the nearest police or contact the family with above numbers.
He also appealed to NUJ chairman to use his good office to rescue the journalist as he is very active and resourceful Journalist, saying that such development in the state,if not tackled, may leave a big dent on the image of media practice in Anambra State.
