Communal Conflict: Truck driver shot dead in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi Police Command, on Sunday, said it had begun an investigation into the incident involving the killing of a truck driver along the Ishiagu/Okigwe expressway in the state.
A truck driver was shot dead by suspected warlords on the road on December 4.
The people of Umuobor, Akaeze, and their neighbours, Ogwor and Ishiagu, both in the Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi, have been at communal war.
DSP Joshua Ukandu, police public relations officer (PPRO), told journalists in Abakaliki that the officers and men have commenced an investigation for the possible arrest of the people behind the killing.
“Yes, the command is aware of the incident. Our men have been on top of the matter in order to arrest those involved,” Mr Ukandu explained.
On security in the state, the police spokesman said the command was committed to protecting the lives and property of the citizens.
He urged the general public to steer clear of criminality for a better Ebonyi and Nigeria at large.
(NAN)
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