A wave of shock and sorrow has swept through Oko, a bustling town in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, following the gruesome murder of a local businessman over the weekend.
The tragic incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Saturday evening, directly opposite Glamour Pizza, a popular spot near the Federal Polytechnic Oko. Eyewitnesses say the businessman was shot at close range by unidentified gunmen and died on the spot.
According to reports, the victim was well-known in the community as the owner of a popular beer parlour situated just across from where the attack took place.
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Video of the incident has been all over the social media. An eyewitnesses said the deceased was driving in a Lexus car when a group of armed hoodlums double crossed him, and shot him thrice, while he was sitting behind the wheel.
Meanwhile, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, has confirmed the incident, saying it was cult-related.
He however added that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.
He said: “It was a cult-related killing, and following the swift response of the Police operatives led by the DPO, one suspect was arrested and is currently undergoing interrogation.
“Meanwhile, the body of the victim has been recovered and deposited in the morgue. The operatives also recovered the victim’s vehicle at the scene. Further development shall be communicated, please.
“The police are currently conducting investigations and interrogating the suspect,” Ikenga said.