Unknown gunmen have shot and killed Mr. Chikodili Ngwu from Ameke village in the crisis-torn Oruku community, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The victim was reportedly gunned down at about 8am on Sunday by yet to be identified assailants within the Oruku market square.
Facts about the incident were still hazy as at press time but it was learnt that the gunmen fled the scene after the gunshot, throwing the residents into panic.
However, sources said the incessant killings in Oruku has forced many residents to relocate their families to neighbouring communities and towns such as Idodo, Akpoga, Onuogba and Emene.
President-General of the town, Chief Nwatu, a retired police officer, was shot dead in the early hours of Saturday, August 20, 2022 by the rampaging gunmen at his residence in Oruku.
Before then, seven other natives of the community including the traditional ruler, Igwe Emmanuel Mba were gruesomely murdered at different times from year 2020 to 2022.
When contacted, the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Daniel Ndukwe, said he was yet to be briefed about the development, promising to get back after contacting relevant officers in-charge of the area.
