Daily Post reports that angry youths are settling bonfires at the Obiagu
and Asata areas of the metropolis in protest.
It was gathered that the musician was shot by an Anti-Cult Police
operative, Friday night.
Sources said the musician attended an event at the anti-cult office,
during which a policeman shot him.
Igbo Jah was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was confirmed dead on
arrival.
The Enugu State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement on
Saturday by its spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe.
According to him, “A male Police Inspector serving in the
Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command has been arrested
and detained for the alleged murder of a male traditional Ogene musician,
Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah.
“The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on October 25, 2024, at the
Tactical Squad’s Headquarters.
“The musician was reportedly leaving the Squad’s Headquarters after a
friendly visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, the police officer
fired his rifle, hitting the victim.
“He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead
by the attending doctor. His body has been deposited in the mortuary for
preservation and autopsy.”
Ndukwe added that “the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu,
has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State CID to
conduct a full-scale investigation that will facilitate prompt and appropriate
disciplinary actions against the police officer.
“The Commissioner empathises and consoles the victim’s family, friends,
and associates, describing the unfortunate incident as unacceptable. He assures
that the police officer and anyone else found culpable will be sanctioned in
line with the law to serve as a deterrent.
“CP Kanayo urges everyone connected to the victim to remain calm and
cooperate with the police to ensure that justice is served.”
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