The Abia State Police Command has officially confirmed the tragic murder of a prominent member of the Labour Party (LP) in Uturu, allegedly by unknown criminals.
ASP Maureen Chinaka, the command’s spokesperson, issued a statement in Aba on Thursday providing details of the incident.
The victim, identified as Zachary Nmaduka, also known as Power Zack M, was a 70-year-old chieftain from Ezieke Akpukpa Uturu in Isiukwuato Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
He was brutally attacked, shot, and beheaded by unidentified attackers at a drinking spot in Amelechi Akpukpa Community.
“Upon receiving this distressing information, a joint team comprising police and army personnel was swiftly dispatched to the scene.
“Tragically, they recovered Nmaduka’s lifeless body.
“Photographic evidence was captured at the scene, and the deceased’s remains were promptly evacuated and deposited at Marist Mortuary Uturu,” Ms Chinaka said.
The PPRO said investigations to unravel the killers of the LP chieftain were ongoing.
