Ebonyi Police Investigate Killing Of Vigilante Member In Ohaukwu

Ebonyi Police Investigate Killing Of Vigilante Member In OhaukwuThe Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the murder of Michael Nnaji, a 48-year-old member of a local vigilante group, in the Ngbo Amaka community of Ohaukwu Local Government Area. Police spokesman DSP Joshua Ukandu addressed reporters on Thursday, stating that officers have visited the scene and initiated an investigation into the incident.

According to DSP Ukandu, further details are still coming to light. Nnaji, a businessman, was reportedly shot twice by two masked assailants who arrived on a motorcycle around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday. A family member, speaking anonymously to Daily Trust, recounted that the attackers targeted Nnaji at his place of business.

“We were at the shop around 9:45 p.m. when two young men entered the compound wearing masks. One came in through the front door while the other entered from the back, heading straight to the living room where Mike was relaxing, and shot him twice,” the source said. “When I heard the gunshots, I rushed out, but one of them grabbed me, took my phone, and tried to drag me inside. Thankfully, I managed to escape and ran to a nearby compound.”

The source described the scene, noting that the sound of gunfire sent nearby residents fleeing for safety, leaving Nnaji alone with the attackers. After shooting him, they allegedly set his body ablaze in the house before fleeing the scene.

Out of fear, no one came to his aid, and Nnaji’s body was severely burned. Additionally, many household items, including two deep freezers, television sets, furniture, and cooking utensils, were also destroyed in the fire. The family member emphasized that Nnaji was a quiet and friendly individual who had lived in the community for many years, expressing disbelief at who could have committed such a heinous act.

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