Vigilante Kills Man Week  To Wedding

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29-year-old man allegedly shot dead by Ebonyi vigilante eleven days to his  wedding
A-29-year-old man, Mr Chukwudi Chukwu, has been shot dead by a vigilante at Okposi community, in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The deceased was said to be attending a wake with his friend at Nediokpa village, Hosanna Aju allegedly killed him.
The victim was to wed on April 28, 2021, before his life was cut short by the trigger-happy local security man.
The deceased’s friend, who attended the wake with him, Mr Innocent Ezeogo, told our correspondent that the assailant approached them shortly after arriving at the venue and wanted to fire a shot in their midst.
He noted that they protested against the move and stood up to leave when  the gunman shot his friend dead.
The victim’s wife-to-be, Mrs Juliana Nnamani, said she was still in shock over the development.
She called on the police to ensure the diligent prosecution of the culprit.
A brother of the deceased, Mr Emeka Chukwu emphasised that the incident was a pointer to the number of illegal arms in circulation in the country.
Mrs Loveth Odah, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs Loveth Odah, who confirmed the incident said  the culprit had been arrested and that investigations revealed that he was not a vigilante.
She  announced that plans have been concluded to arraign the suspect.
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