A yet-to-be identified gunmen have reportedly killed a member of the Ebubeagu Security Outfit in Ebonyi State, Igbere TV has learnt.
According to report, the incident happened at Okposi community in Ohaozara Local Government Area at 11pm on Sunday.
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The victim, Joseph Nwanja, was said to have been gunned down at a checkpoint in the area.
A source said: “This man was shot dead at Okposi, Ohaozara LGA of Ebonyi State at 11pm by unknown gunmen while he was on duty as Ebubeagu officer.
“His name is Joseph Nwanja. It happened yesterday, Sunday.”
Commander of Ebubeagu in Ebonyi Nnanna Friday confirmed the incident.
He said the deceased has been deposited in the mortuary.
He said security agencies are on the trail of the perpetrators, adding that they will soon be nabbed.
