Gunmen have killed an operative of the Ebubeagu Southeast Security outfit in Ebonyi State.
The operative, Iboko Christian, was allegedly killed on Thursday night by gunmen.
The victim, said to be a graduate, joined Ebubeagu due to his inability to secure a job.
He was said to have been attacked by the gunmen who trailed him to his house in Nduogbuovu community in Izzi local government area.
Lawmaker representing Izzi East Constituency in Ebonyi Assembly, Anthony Nwegede confirmed the killing.
The lawmaker, who is an ally of the slain Ebubeagu operative, said the attackers robbed him of some money and his motorcycle before killing him.
Nwegede, who condemned the killing, said the matter has been reported to the police for investigation.
His death comes barely a week after a commander of the security outfit was killed in Ezza North local government area
In January, another member of the Security outfit, identified as Sunday Nwafor, was shot dead by gunmen and then beheaded in Ekpelu, Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.
Also in January, another member of the security outfit, Ifeanyi Orogbo was killed and his remains partially burnt by the assailants
He was killed in Igweledeoha, Amagu, in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.
