The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of Mr Chidiebere Okpara, a member of the state Neighbourhood Watch, formerly known as Ebubeagu, by suspected gunmen in Abakaliki.
SP Joshua Ukandu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.
Ukandu said the victim was reportedly attacked at Ugwuchara in Abakaliki Local Government Area at about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday.
He said the command had commenced an investigation into the incident and that no arrest had been made.
The police spokesperson pledged the commitment of the command to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
