Gunmen in three Toyota Hilux Vans razed the country home of the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Imo State, Cyprian Akaolisa, on Sunday.
Also razed was his father’s house in Obibi, Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of the state.
Part of the commissioner’s house was also razed in 2021.
Sunday’s attack was, however, a total devastation of the commissioner’s house and that of his father.
The commissioner confirmed the attack in a statement in Owerri on Sunday.
Akaolisa alleged in the statement that the arsonists were of Southeast extraction.
“Igbo are a hardworking people who through their years of toil put up structures and leave developmental strides in their communities of origin.
“Through my many years of struggle, I have managed to put a block on another to build a befitting house for my family; my aged father also has a house he built through his sweat.
“Today, both buildings are in rubbles and ashes – our fellow Igbos burnt them.
“Firstly, last year, these arsonists burnt my country home in Obibi, Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo for no just cause.
“This year again, they returned and this time, they perfected the complete burning of even the blocks/bricks.
“In other words, I wish to put on record that my family house is completely destroyed; this was after they used a truck to cart all the properties, fridges, television sets, beds and mattresses, generator sets and other household materials.
“What are my crimes? Who did I offend? And what were my father’s offences?
“I dare ask; where is the Igbo spirit? Who will invest in Igbo or Orsu Local Government Area today under this type of atmosphere,’’? the commissioner queried.
