A 48-year old Man, identified as Michael Nnaji, residing in Ngbo Amaka In Ngbo, Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State, was Tuesday night gruesomely murdered by Gunmen.
Michael Nnaji said to be a Native of Amuri in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu state, is said to be a businessman and a member of the local security Outfit in the Ngbo Community
Eyewitness accounts revealed that the masked armed men numbering two operated with a motorcycle stormed his resident at about 9,45 PM shooting Nnaji twice before setting his body ablaze.
According to a family source, “We were at the shop, at about 9:45 PM when two young men zoomed into the compound with a motorcycle wearing masks, one came in from the front door while the other came in from the back door. Immediately, they made their way to the parlour where Mike was relaxing and shot him twice.
“Immediately I heard the gunshot, I rushed out from the backward and one of them grabbed me, collected my phone and was dragging me to the house but as God will have it, I freed myself from him and ran to a nearby compound.
“As a result of the gunshot, most of the residents of the area all scampered for safety living him and the hoodlums. After shooting him, the hoodlums set him ablaze inside the house and zoomed off
“Out of fear, nobody came around for his rescue and his corpse was severely burnt. Other household items including two deep freezers, television sets, chairs, tables, fan, cooking utensils, cash and other items were also completely burnt.
The Late Mr. Nnaji who has been residing in the community for a good number of years now before his death is said to be a quiet and jovial man.
The remains of the deceased have been evacuated from the scene of the incident to the Ezzamgbo General Hospital mortuary.
Meanwhile, the Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer DSP Joshua Ukandu says the police operatives is on trail of the assailants.
