Chinedum Elekwachi
A lady identified as Chiamaka Okeke has been killed by a trigger-happy security operative in Ibeto junction, Nnewi, Anambra state.
The deceased was on her way home when she was shot dead at the back by the security agent suspected to be from Agụnechemba team.
“Mrs Chiamaka got stuck in a heavy traffic at Ibeto junction traffic.
“Udogachi security drove down and on meeting the traffic, they were violently controlling everyone, so they can have their way through.
“They carelessly shot an innocent lady at the back and she couldn’t be saved.
“How will people with guns keep behaving unprofessionally, recording several cases of intentional and unintentional shooting of innocent people?” a viral WhatsApp message queried.
Confirming the incident, Police Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga described the incident as regrettable.
He said investigations have commenced into the circumstances that led to the death of the woman.
“The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Police Command CP Ikioye Orutugu sues for calm.
Ikenga stated that the Command is already in contact with the relevant security outfit to identify the suspect and ensure justice is served.
“Investigations are currently ongoing and further developments would be communicated.”
