A 48-year-old man, Mr. Michael Nnaji, a native of Amuri in Nkanu local government Area of Enugu State residing in Ngbo, Ebonyi State was shot dead by unknown gunmen on Tuesday.
The deceased, who is said to be a businessman and a member of the local security in Ngbo community, was shot twice by the hoodlums who invaded his business area around 9:45pm on the fateful day.
According to a source, the assailants were two hoodlums who wore masks and operated with a motorcycle.
He narrated, “One came in through the front door while the other came in from the back door and immediately made their way to the parlour where Mike was relaxing and shot him twice.
“Immediately I heard the gunshot, I rushed out from the backward and one of them grabbed me, collected my phone and was dragging me to the house but as God will have it, I freed myself from him and ran to the nearby compound.
“As a result of the gunshot, most of the residents of the area all scampered for safety leaving the deceased and the hoodlums. After shooting him, they set him ablaze inside the house and zoomed off.
“Out of fear, nobody came to his rescue and his corpse was severely burnt. Other household items including two deep freezers, television sets, chairs, tables, fan, cooking utensils, cash and other items were all completely burnt.”
The source maintained the victim, who has been residing in the community for many years, has been a quiet and jovial man, wondering why people will mete out such barbaric act on him.
Police spokesperson, Joshua Ukandu confirmed the incident.
He said that on getting the information, he contacted the Ohaukwu Police Divisional Headquarters and the team immediately moved to the scene of the incident for investigation.
Ukandu assured that the Police will carry out indepth investigation into the crime and ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and prosecuted.
The remains of the deceased has been evacuated from the scene of the incident to the Ezzamgbo General Hospital mortuary.
It was gathered that Ohaukwu Local Government Council Chairman, Mr. Ikechukwu Odono has also visited the scene of the incident.
