Enugu Police On The Trail of Killers of OMATA President

The police in Enugu State say they are on the trail of the armed assailants that shot and murdered the President General of Ogbete Market Traders Association (OMATA), Enugu, Mr. Stephen Aniago.

Recall that Aniago was killed on September 14, 2024 at Topland, along Amechi Road, Enugu, around 8:20 p.m.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, explains that preliminary investigation reveals that the unknown armed hoodlums, operating in Toyota Corolla car, double-crossed and shot the victim, making away with his blue-coloured Toyota Corolla car.

“He was taken to the hospital by police operatives who hastened to the scene but was confirmed dead by doctors. “His corpse was deposited in the mortuary for preservation and further investigative actions.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered tactical squads of the Command that are on the trail of the assailants to deploy all the intelligence and operational resources at their disposal to hunt the criminals down.

He also orders the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State CID to conduct a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances of the incident.

The CP Kanayo assures the public that the police will leave no stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book soonest.