Mr. Christopher Igwe, younger brother of Hon. Uchenna Igwe, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, was fatally shot during a suspected armed robbery on Monday night.
The attack occurred around 10 p.m. along the Ishieke axis in Ebonyi Local Government Area, according to SP Joshua Ukandu, spokesperson for the State Police Command. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants had targeted a local cooking gas outlet before opening fire.
“During the operation, the commissioner’s brother was tragically shot dead,” Ukandu said.
The police have launched a thorough investigation to apprehend the suspects, urging residents to provide any information that could help bring the perpetrators to justice.
Authorities emphasized the need for community cooperation, warning that any assistance could be crucial in preventing further criminal activity in the area.