On Monday, gunmen attacked Ngbojiogu Community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, resulting in the death of a young businessman, Mr. Ikechukwu Idenyi Ali.

The incident occurred at Okwor Market in the community.

The Chairman of the Local Government Area, Prince Ikechukwu Odono, who spoke with newsmen on Tuesday shortly after visiting the scene, confirmed the death of Idenyi Ali.

According to him, multiple gunshots were fired at the young businessman by the gunmen while he was locking up his shop at the popular Okwor Market.

He added that the stakeholders of the community will be meeting with security agencies to investigate those behind the killing.

He, however, assured the residents of the community and the market traders to go about their normal business as security operatives have been deployed to restore peace and order  in the affected area.

“This morning, when I received the information, I quickly went there along with the Deputy Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Chinedu Onah, policemen, and other relevant political stakeholders.”