Popular Nigerian Singer, Songwriter Reportedly Shot Dead in Anambra

Popular Nigerian Singer, Songwriter Reportedly Shot Dead in Anambra

  • The music industry has been thrown into yet another state of mourning over the death of a singer and songwriter
  • Slami Ifeanyi also known as former Mr Universe was shot dead by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen
  • The incident was said to have occurred in the Umubere area of Awka, the state capital on Monday, November 28

A Nigerian singer and songwriter, Slami Ifeanyi, has been reportedly shot dead in Awka, the capital city of Anambra state.

Thirty-one-year-old Ifeanyi who was a former Mr Universe was said to be driving his newly acquired Lexus 330 when he was attacked and shot dead.

Mr Universe, Police, Anambra state, shot dead, unknown gunmen
Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have shot and killed Nigerian singer and songwriter Slami Ifeanyi. Photo: Leadership. Nigeria Police Force
Source: UGC

Leadership reports that the incident took place in the Umubere area of Awka, the state capital on Monday, November 28.

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A Facebook user, Chijioke Okanmelu who shared the news on his page said he is speechless over Slami's death.

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His words:

"Am Speechless When I Got The News Of Your Death IFEANYI, But Am Still Not Believe Yet Because This Is Not What We Discuss On Phone Last Week, What Do You Want Your Dad And Your Mum To Do ? You Don’t Even Remember Your Sister Your Adanne That Leave With You? I can Not Question God.”

Popular southeast mega market razed by fire, firefighters to the rescue

Fire has gutted the famous Onitsha Market, with numerous goods destroyed due to the inferno.

It was gathered two sections of the market with different blocks of shops were affected by the fire outbreak.

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Meanwhile, the Anambra state fire service was able to arrest the situation after arriving at the scene shortly after the incident to put out the fire.

Fire outbreak hits another popular Lagos market, shop owners scamper for safety

In another similar development, the incessant fire outbreak in Lagos state is gradually becoming worrisome as the goes by.

Earlier on Friday, November 4, the popular frozen food market on Lagos Island was razed by fire.

The Lagos state emergency management agency (LASEMA) while giving update on the tragic incident said all the shops were burnt but no lives was lost.

Source: Legit.ng

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