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A popular Ogene musician Igbo Jah has been shot dead in Enugu.

Truetells Nigeria reports that a popular Ogene musician “Igbo Jah” identified as Okezie Chikezie Mba, has been reportedly shot dead by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force attached to an anti-cult unit of the Enugu State Police Command.

This is coming barely two weeks some policemen on stop-and-search operations allegedly shot and killed one Smith Odinaka along the Enugu-Port-Harcourt Expressway, while on steering.

The Enugu State Police Command has yet to fish out the rogue policemen who committed the atrocious act nearly two weeks after the incident that happened on October 13.

Reports have it that Igbo Jah was shot dead by the police at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters on Friday, 25, 2024.

An X user Naija Trend who shared the video of the lifeless body of the deceased in a pool of blood on his handle, said he was killed while performing in Enugu in what had been tagged, as “accidental discharge”.

It wrote: “Popular Ogene Musician ‘Igbo Jah’ Has Tragically Passed After Being Shot By Anti-cult Police Officer In What Has Been Described As An ‘Accidental Discharge’ While Performing In Enugu.”

Watch the video of Ogene musician Igbo Jah’s life-less body below…

Video news:
Popular Ogene Musician ‘Igbo Jah’ Has Tragically Passed After Being Shot By Anti-cult Police Officer In What Has Been Described As An ‘Accidental Discharge’ While Performing In Enugu.

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— Naija Trend (@NaijaTrend_1) October 26, 2024

Meanwhile, Newsone reports that the Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the unfortunate incident, noting that the police officer involved had been arrested and detained.

The Enugu Police Command spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe who confirmed the incident on Saturday, October 26, 2024, said that the Commissioner of Police Kanayo Uzuegbu had consoled and assured family and friends of the late musician that the police officer and anyone else found culpable will be appropriately sanctioned to serve as a deterrent.

He said: “A male Police Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command has been arrested and detained for the alleged murder of a male traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah. The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. on October 25, 2024, at the Tactical Squad’s Headquarters.

Police Inspector that shot Igbo Jah dead in handcuffs.

“The musician was reportedly leaving the Squad’s Headquarters after a friendly visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, the police officer fired his rifle, hitting the victim. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the attending doctor. His body has been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

“The Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State CID to conduct a full-scale investigation that will facilitate prompt and appropriate disciplinary actions against the police officer.

“The Commissioner empathises and consoles the victim’s family, friends, and associates, describing the unfortunate incident as unacceptable. He assures that the police officer and anyone else found culpable will be sanctioned in line with the law to serve as a deterrent.

“CP Kanayo urges everyone connected to the victim to remain calm and cooperate with the police to ensure that justice is served.”

Watch Igbo Jah’s last performance before his death below…

Last performance of Igbo-Jah yesterday evening before they shot him dead and called it accidental discharge.

Why try to deposit his corpse in the mortuary without informing the family. Anti Cult Police have broken the heart of Nkanu land. Umu Nkanu Ihe Nwute Mere N' Uno. Alu… pic.twitter.com/KHGeOpgTXW

— Amobi Kachi (@Kachi_Amobi) October 26, 2024