Home Gist Photo: Fresh graduate shot dead by suspected cultist in Imo State
Gist

Photo: Fresh graduate shot dead by suspected cultist in Imo State

Share
photo fresh graduate shot dead by suspected cultist in imo state
Share
One Samuel Ucheihero Njoku, a. k. a SammyRocco, a fresh graduate of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede was allegedly shot dead on Sunday, June 11, by one Uche Obiaku, who is suspected to be a cultist.
In retaliation, irate youths of the Umuokoto Nekede, in Owerri West Council Area, Imo State set the family compound of the suspect ablaze. By then the suspect and members of his family had fled the village.

According to Sun News, about 10 persons have been killed in supremacy wars between various rival cult groups in Nekede, which is the host community of the Federal Polytechnic.
The deceased, who the second to the last child of the family and had just graduated from the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. 
Speaking to The Sun, a family said that on that fateful dau, the victim was washing his clothes when he received a phone call about 9.20 am and he left to see a relation within the neighbourhood. 
As he was returning home, the alleged suspect, Uche Obiaku, accosted him. According to the source the deceased knelt down and begged for his life to be spared when his assailant allegedly brought out a pistol threatening to shoot him. Apparently believing that Obiaku had been placated by the plea, the victim stood up to walk away. But, surprisingly the suspect shot him point blank in the back, shattering the spine cord, killing him instantly. Then he fled from the scene. 
On what could have led to the alleged murder of Samuel by Obiaku, the source said that the only misunderstanding between the deceased and the suspect was a disagreement the deceased had with the suspect’s friend from Umuerim, a neighbouring village and that since then, the suspect had been targeting the victim and eventually killed him before absconding.
“Before the killing of Samuel, the father of Uche, had always boasted that anybody who insults him in the village would be dealt with by his son.” he said.
“But on that Sunday morning when his son killed Samuel, who was an easy going young man and from a responsible family, the youths of the community were very angry and mobilized to the Obiaku family home, but before they got there the entire family members had fled. The angry youths proceeded to set the entire home ablaze, because their mission was to capture Uche alive because he had become a problem to the entire community with his cult activities with the active support of his father.”
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Imo state Command, Mr. Andrew Enwerem who confirmed the incident said that the command had commenced investigation into the matter.

Share

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Posts

Related Articles
Mother of 16-year-old student k!lled in Kaduna school demands justice
Gist

Demand for Justice: Heartbroken Mother Calls for Accountability in Kaduna School Murder Case

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the mother of Ahmed Musa, a...

Police arrest thug seen assaulting woman over car battery theft in Lagos
Gist

Thug Arrested After Assaulting Woman Over Car Battery Theft in Lagos

Viral Video Exposes Disturbing Incident In a shocking turn of events captured...

I’ve not told anyone I’m leaving Labour Party – Peter Obi
Gist

Peter Obi Addresses Speculations: “I’m Not Leaving Labour Party”

In a clear and emphatic response to growing rumors, Peter Obi, the...

"I want someone kind, wise, filled with love, and grounded in good character"
Gist

Nigerian Woman Seeks Kindhearted Co-Wife for Her Husband, Sparking Conversation on Polygamy

In a surprising and heartfelt social media post, Nigerian biochemist Buithat Hudu...