Popular Enugu musician gunned down by policeman 

A popular Ogene musician, who was identified as Igbo Jah, was on Friday night shit dead by a trigger-happy policeman attached to the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command.

Following the killing  of the musician for yet unknown reasons, angry protesting youths set bonfires at the Obiagu and Asata areas of the city.

Igbo Jah was said to have attended an event at the anti-cult office before he was killed.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital but the doctor on duty confirmed him dead on arrival.

The spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe,  confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday.

He statement read: “A male Police Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command has been arrested and detained for the alleged murder of a male traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah,” Ndukwe said.

“The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters.

“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.”

Ndukwe added that the state Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered investigation into the matter.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP 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,” he said.

“The Commissioner empathises and consoles 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.”