Gunmen Murder Governor Obiano’s SSA on Security |The Source

By Gideon Njoku

Gunmen, suspected to be assassins, have murdered the Senior Special Assistant on Security, to Governor Willy Obiano of Anambra State.

43-year old Azubuike Ekwegbalu was murdered in a most horrendous manner, using a Kitchen knife, at his residence, Sunday morning.

Ekwegbalu lived in the upscale Commissioners’ Quarters, for top Government Officials, thought to be safe, security-wise.

The deceased, who hailed  from Ogbunike was, reportedly, a younger brother to the Governor’s wife.

Confirming the tragic incident, Spokesperson for the Anambra Police Command, Haruna Mohammed, an SP, said one person has been arrested.

According to Mohammed, “On August 9, at about 1.30am, there was a report of alleged murder of one Ekwegbalu, aged 43 years, native of Ogbunike in  Oyi LGA, but resident at the Commissioners Quarters, Awka.

“Following the report  Police detectives attached to ‘B’ Division, Awka, led by the DPO, CSP Emma Ogbuanya,  visited the scene and rushed the victim, who was found in a pool of blood to COOUTH Awka, for medical attention.”

He said he was certified dead by the medical personnel, and his body deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.

A close look at his body, Mohammed said, showed that he was stabbed to death, and the kitchen knife allegedly used, has been recovered.

He, also, confirmed that one suspect, found within the premesis, has been arrested.