Gunmen kill Ebonyi man 10 days before wedding
Gunmen shot a businessman, Nnaemeka Chukwu, to death in Abakaliki, ten days to his wedding, the state police have said.
Police spokesperson, Loveth Odah, confirmed the incident but said the police were yet to get full details to enable it to make any arrest.
Favour Chioma, the spouse-to-be, said the incident happened on Monday night after the close of business at Mr Chukwu’s shop at the International Market, Abakaliki, where he dealt in groceries.
“Some boys accosted us; first, they shot into the air, then they ordered my husband to lie down, and they shot him; collected my phone and left.
A relative, who requested anonymity, said that the traditional wedding was to take place on April 21 at Amaiyima Ekpelu, in Ikwo Local Government Area.
“The church wedding was slated for April 23 also at Abakaliki,’’ he said.
(NAN)
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