The police have announced the arrest of the officer behind the death of foremost Enugu Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, also called Igbo-Jah.
The police identified the officer as Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph.
According to the state police command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, “Insp Ozonwanji has been identified as responsible for the shooting.
“He is currently in custody and will be made to face the full weight of the law upon the conclusion of the investigation.”
Meanwhile, the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, in company of top officials of the state government, Saturday, visited the family of the deceased to console the family over the unfortunate shooting and murder of the musician by a police officer.
CP Kanayo reassured the family, relatives, friends, and good people of Enugu State that the ongoing investigation into the case would be concluded within record time and justice duly served.
The CP emphasised that the Nigeria Police Force remains a disciplined organisation where erring police officers are made to face the consequences of their actions to serve as deterrence to others.
He restated his sympathy and empathy to everyone affected by the unfortunate and callous murder of the musician, urging all and sundry to keep faith with the police while justice is done to the case.