Murder of Popular Enugu Musician: Police Officer Arrested, Detained

The Enugu State Police, Saturday, arrested and detained, an Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the command for the alleged murder of a male traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah.

A statement made available to newsmen in Enugu by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, a Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP, said the incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters.

According to the statement, the musician was reportedly leaving the Squad’s Headquarters after a friendly visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, the police officer fired his rifle, hitting the victim.

“He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the attending doctor. His body has been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State CID to conduct a full-scale investigation that will facilitate prompt and appropriate disciplinary actions against the police officer.

The Commissioner empathised and consoled the victim’s family, friends, and associates, describing the unfortunate incident as unacceptable.

He assures that the police officer and anyone else found culpable will be sanctioned in line with the law to serve as a deterrent.

CP Kanayo urges everyone connected to the victim to remain calm and cooperate with the police to ensure that justice is served.