Tragedy as Unknown Gunmen Kill Commissioner’s Brother in Southern state
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- The incident occurred while the family was preparing to attend a Christian wake, leaving the family and community in mourning
- Police say they have already launched an investigation, and the perpetrators are still at large
Suspected armed robbers have shot dead Mr Christopher Igwe, popularly known as Bombay, the immediate younger brother of Ebonyi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Uche Igwe.
The attack has left the family and community in deep mourning.
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The commissioner, who hails from the Idembia Ishieke community in Ebonyi Local Government Area, confirmed the incident, describing it as a “devastating loss for our family.”
An eyewitness reported that the incident occurred around 8 pm as the deceased and his siblings were arranging to attend a Christian wake for a recently deceased relative.
The witness said a domestic gas dealer had just been robbed by armed assailants on motorcycles. The robbers, who initially fled, turned back and began firing randomly at those nearby.
He said:
“The deceased and the gas dealer, who sustained bullet injuries at sensitive parts of his body, were rushed to the Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, where doctors confirmed the death of the commissioner’s younger brother. The gas dealer remains hospitalized,” the eyewitness added.
Commissioner reacts
The commissioner, Uche Igwe, has reacted via a post on his social media handle.
He said:
“My immediate younger brother was killed by armed robbers around 8:30 pm this night. The Igwe Egbarada family is in grief. We need your prayers.”
According to the Leadership newspaper, at the Igwe Egbaradas’ home in Ishieke, many sympathisers were seen in clusters discussing the unfortunate incident, as grief, sorrow, and tears were visible on their faces.
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Police confirm the incident
Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, stated that the command was immediately informed and personnel were dispatched to the scene.
He added that, unfortunately, the armed robbers had fled before the police arrived.
He maintained that the matter is currently under investigation and assured that the perpetrators of the act would be arrested and prosecuted.
“The matter is under investigation, and we assure the public that the perpetrators of this heinous act will be apprehended and prosecuted,” Ukandu said.
Many killed as suspected herdsmen attack community
Legit.ng earlier reported that suspected herdsmen have killed many people and destroyed houses in Amegu Nkalaha Community, Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi State.
It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred after the gunmen attacked the community on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
The Chairman of Ishielu LGA, Mrs Ifeoma Agwu, said evacuation of dead bodies was still ongoing and they were being deposited at the mortuary.
3 killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue settlement
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that suspected herdsmen launched a deadly attack on the Azege settlement in Benue State, killing thirteen people and causing widespread destruction of farmlands.
The incident, confirmed by Hon. Benjamin Uzenda, involved heavily armed assailants who targeted residents early Sunday morning, November 24, 2024.
As the community grapples with the aftermath, security agencies are intensifying efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety of the area.
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