A 34-year-old man at the weekend lost his life in Alaife Umuaku Uli, Ihiala local government area of Anambra state following an alleged accidental discharge by a vigilante operative, identified as Chinedu Ibeanozie.
The deceased, Lotachukwu Nwagboso of Ndikpo Umuaku Uli, a father of four and Disc Jockey (DJ), was said to have gone to the community to play music for the burial ceremony of one Evang. Vitalis Ihemeje, when the incident happened.
Daily Trust gathered that the suspect, presently at large, had placed his gun on his motorcycle with the nussle pointing out, and in attempt to kick-start the bike, the gun went off, killing the deceased on the spot.
“The death suddenly sparked off outrage by youths of Ndikpo who went on rampage, destroying property and pulling down houses belonging to the suspect as well as those of the family organising the burial ceremony of their father,” an eye witness said.
Reacting, the elder brother to the suspect, Ifeanyi Ibeanozie, said they were friends to the bereaved family, hence their commitment to ensure the success of the burial.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Princess Nkiruka Nwode, called on community leaders to be mindful of the kind of people they appoint as vigilantee operatives.
She also urged the people to provide the police with useful information that will help apprehend the suspect.
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