A male Police Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command has been arrested and detained over the alleged murder of a male traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah.
The incident occurred around 8p.m on October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters.
A statement released by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, says the musician was reportedly leaving the Squad’s Headquarters after a friendly visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, the police officer fired his rifle, hitting the victim.
The musician was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the attending doctor.
Ndukwe said his body has been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The command’s spokesperson added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, 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 Commissioner assured that the police officer and anyone else found culpable will be sanctioned in line with the law to serve as a deterrent.
