Christopher Igwe, the younger brother of Ebonyi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Uchenna Igwe, has been reportedly shot dead by suspected armed robbers.
The tragic incident happened late Monday night along the Ishieke axis in Ebonyi Local Government Area, according to initial reports.
Confirming the attack, the Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the shooting took place around 10pm when armed robbers stormed a cooking gas shop in the area. During the sporadic gunfire that followed their operation, Christopher Igwe was fatally hit.
SP Ukandu urged residents with credible information about the assailants to assist security agencies, assuring that the police have launched a full investigation to track down those responsible.
The killing has once again raised concerns about security challenges in Ebonyi State, particularly along the Ishieke corridor.
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