Gunmen assassinate Anambra businessman

An Anambra based businessman on Saturday, was assassinated by gunmen in Oko, a bustling town in Orumba North Local Government Area of the State.

The unfortunate incident occurred around 7pm on Saturday evening, directly opposite Glamour Pizza, a popular spot near the Federal Polytechnic Oko.

According to media reports, the businessman was shot at close range by unidentified gunmen.

Diaspora Digital Media understand that the victim was well-known in the community as the owner of a popular beer parlour located just across from where the attack took place.

The deceased was driving in a Lexus car when a group of armed hoodlums double crossed and shot him thrice, while he was sitting behind the wheel.

Meanwhile, the police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident, said it was cult-related.

He however added that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.

He said: “It was a cult-related killing, and following the swift response of the Police operatives led by the DPO, one suspect was arrested and is currently undergoing interrogation.

“Meanwhile, the body of the victim has been recovered and deposited in the morgue. The operatives also recovered the victim’s vehicle at the scene. Further development shall be communicated, please.

“The police are currently conducting investigations and interrogating the suspect,” Ikenga said.

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