A police inspector attached to the anti-cultism tactical
squad in Enugu state has allegedly killed a singer identified as Okezie Mba.
Mba, better known as Igbo-Jah, was reportedly shot on Friday
evening when he was leaving the squad’s headquarters after a friendly visit.
The officer was said to have fired his rifle “without no
reason ascertained”, hitting the singer.
Igbo-Jah was rushed to Eastern Medical Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His body has been deposited in the mortuary for autopsy.
Viral videos on social media showed bullet holes on the
singer’s sides and chest.
Kanayo Uzuegbu, the Enugu commissioner of police, has
ordered an investigation into the matter. The officer involved has also been
arrested.
In a statement, Uzuegbu condemned the incident and promised
that the officer would face disciplinary actions.
He also offered his condolences to the family of the
deceased while urging them to assist the police in the investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), 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 statement reads in part.
“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.”
The incident sparked outrage in Enugu, with residents of the
Obiago community taking to the streets on Saturday to protest against the
alleged unjust killing.
In a now-viral video, protesters mounted roadblocks, burned
tires, and carried placards demanding justice for Igbo-Jah.
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