Gunmen killed a man identified as Michael Nnaji and set his body ablaze at Ngbo-Amaka area in Ngbo Community, Ohaukwu Local Government of Ebonyi State.
Joy Nwankwor, a native of the area, said the victim, who was a businessman, was murdered on Tuesday night.
“The hoodlums operated with a motorcycle. After shooting him, his corpse was set ablaze.
“His body has been taken to Ezzamgbo General Hospital mortuary,” she added.
DSP Joshua Ukandu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) confirmed on Wednesday in Abakaliki that the incident occurred on Tuesday night.
“Yes, we are aware of the incident but we are yet to get the details of what really happened in the area.
“We have contacted Ohaukwu Divisional Headquarters and our team has moved to the scene for investigation.
“Yes, I am yet to be briefed and I must tell you, the State Police Command will carry out indepth investigation into the matter.
“We are assuring that the perpetrators will be apprehended and prosecuted,” Ukandu said.
