By Izunna Okafor, Awka
Yet-to-be-identified gunmen have assassinated a popular beer parlour owner in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The victim, the CEO of Legit Wine & Dine was allegedly shot dead over the weekend opposite Glamour Pizza, near Federal Polytechnic Oko in Anambra State.
According to a video from the scene of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, the Legit Wine & Dine Boss was cruising in his Lexus car when a group of armed hoodlums stormed from nowhere, double-crossed him, shot him twice on the chest and fled, abandoning his dead body inside the vehicle.
The video also shows spectators who crowded the area shortly after the incident that reportedly occurred at about 7.pm, including the brother of the deceased who eventually drove his body to the police station.
When contacted by this reporter, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident, noting that it was a cult-related killing.
He further revealed that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, while interrogation and investigations are still currently ongoing.
“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 recover the victim’s vehicle at the scene. Further development shall be communicated, please.”
Watch the video below: