By Ovat Abeng
The Anambra State Police Operatives have begun an investigation into the murder of Bar. Peter Awah, Secretary of Okija Development Union on Sunday, 19/5/2024 by 11:00 pm at Eke Umudioka, Okija, Ihiala local government area of the state.
According to the state police public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement, said the preliminary Information reveals that the assailants operating in motorbikes, shot the deceased as he was about to alight his vehicle for safety when he was approached by the murderers.
Meanwhile, some eyewitnesses have provided details that are already aiding the investigation.
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The State Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, while commiserating with the Family and friends of the deceased, the Nigeria Bar Association, the people of Okija as well as the State, directs the immediate transfer of the case to the Homicide section of the Criminal Investigation Department, Awka for a Comprehensive probe into the incident,” the PPRO noted.