A trigger happy police Inspector has killed a popular Nigerian Ogene musician, Okezie Mba, aka Igbo-Jah in Enugu State.
NewsBand gathered that Okezie was struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by the reckless officer.
The sad incident occurred during an event on Friday at the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Enugu State Police Command, where police operatives began firing indiscriminately.
This medium understand that Igbo-Jah was struck by a bullet amid the chaotic shooting. Though he was rushed to a nearby hospital, were he succumbed to his injuries on the way.
Meanwhile, police authorities in Enugu confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday.
The spokesman of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe announced that the officer responsible has been arrested and detained in connection with the Okezie’s death.
“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,” Mr Ndukwe said.
“He (Mba) was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the attending doctor. His body has been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.”
Mr Ndukwe said the Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered the deputy commissioner of police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department to investigate the incident.
Mr Uzuegbu asked the deputy commissioner of police to also ensure “appropriate disciplinary actions” against the police inspector.
He commiserated with the family of the musician and described his death as “unfortunate and unacceptable.”
The police commissioner assured that the police inspector and anyone else found culpable would be sanctioned in line with the law to serve as a deterrent.
He urged family members and friends of the slain musician to remain calm and cooperate with the police to ensure that justice is served.