CP Uzuegbu Orders Investigation Into Alleged Shooting, Murder of Man In Enugu

Enugu State Police Commissioner, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State CID, to launch a comprehensive investigation into the alleged shooting, and murder of Smith Odinaka.

Odinaka was murdered on October 13, 2024, around 1 a.m., near the Mercedes-Benz Company along the Enugu/Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu.

The Police commissioner assured the public that no efforts would be spared to identify and apprehend the perpetrators and to ensure that justice is served.

In a statement on Wednesday, October 16, police spokesperson, in Enugu, Daniel Ndukwe, said preliminary findings indicated that the victim was driving a Mercedes-Benz car in the company of two of his male friends when a gunshot, allegedly fired by individuals suspected to be security agents, struck the vehicle.

“Smith Odinaka sustained a gunshot wound to his left hip. He was rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead by the attending doctor, and his body deposited in the mortuary, pending an autopsy.

Ndukwe said contrary to circulating reports, the ongoing investigation has not yet linked the crime to any police officer or police team.

“Nonetheless, intensive investigative efforts are underway to uncover the truth, and the findings will be made public once available.” The statement said.