Isaac Chukwu, an Abakaliki-based businessman in Ebonyi State, has been reportedly shot dead by a yet-to-be identified armed men on Monday night.
Chukwu, also known as Ochudo, was said to have been killed a week to his wedding. He is a native of Enyibichiri Alike community, in the Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.
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Chukwu believed to be in his 30s deals in provisions, had concluded arrangements for his wedding to his fiancée, Favour Chioma, who was with him when the gunmen killed him, according to reports quoting a relative.
He was shot at night after closing one of his shops, the relative added.
“He has a shop at International Market where he deals in provision goods. He owns another joint at Chukwuma Ofeke street Ameke Aba.
“The incident according to the fiancée happened at 9pm when they closed the shop and were about to enter their vehicle.
“Some boys accosted them, fired shots into the air, then ordered the guy to lie down and then shot him 3 times, collected the fiancée’s phone and left,” the relative said.
The pre-wedding pictures with the fiancée have gone viral on social media following his death.
Also, the wedding invitation published on a website indicated that the traditional wedding was to take place on April 21, 2022 while the church wedding was slated for April 23.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs Loveth Odah, said she was not aware of the incident but promised inform the press after contacting the Officer-in-charge of the area.
