The Anambra State Police Command has recovered the body of an unidentified young man who was allegedly shot and killed by suspected armed men. The incident occurred in the early hours of January 23, 2025, along the Onitsha/Owerri Express Road.
According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, operatives from the Ozubulu Divisional Headquarters responded to a distress call and discovered the lifeless body of the victim, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach. Eyewitness reports suggest that the assailants abandoned the body and fled the scene.
The police have deposited the body at a morgue and are calling on members of the public to assist in identifying the victim and providing any information that could aid the investigation.
SP Ikenga assured that further updates would be provided as investigations continue. The command also urged citizens to report suspicious activities and cooperate with law enforcement to enhance public safety.
For inquiries or information, residents are encouraged to contact the Anambra State Police Command.
Source: ANAMBRA STATE POLICE