A Nigerian man identified as Theo Mbakwe, popularly known as Chiboy, was reportedly shot in front of his parents as kidnappers abducted a lady believed to be his girlfriend.
The incident which occurred in Amaigbo, Nwangele
Local Government Area of Imo State on Saturday, caused pandemonium in the area
and according to a chieftain in the community, Ebubeagu Ekenulo, the suspects
fled with the deceased’s girlfriend in his vehicle. He further described the
killing as a shock to the community.
Chiboy Theo Mbakwe, the first son of the late
Chief T.T.C. Mbakwe – first indigenous paint manufacturer in Nigeria – was shot
dead in front of their palatial country home in Amaigbo, Nwangele LGA, Imo
State by suspected kidnappers, who made away with a yet-to-be-identified female
in front of his car” he said.
Another eyewitness told Punch’s correspondent,
that the fleeing killers did not tamper with the victim’s car but only dragged
his girlfriend into the car before they sped off. Police Public Relations
Officer, Andrew Enwerem who confirmed the incident, said the Commissioner of
Police, Dasuki Galadanchi, had ordered immediate investigation into the
killing.
According to
the police spokesperson, the CP had mandated the heads of
the tactical units of the command to apprehend the fleeing killers.
“From preliminary investigation, it is presumed
to be a murder case. They are suspected assassins.
“The CP has intervened and immediately activated
the heads of the tactical units of the command to apprehend the fleeing
killers. They can only run, but the long arm of the law will catch up with
them” he said.
Source: Naijaloaded
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