A Nigerian man identified as Theo Mbakwe, popularly known as
Chiboy, was reportedly shot in front of his parents as kidnappers abducted a
lady believed to be his girlfriend.
The incident which occurred in Amaigbo, Nwangele Local
Government Area of Imo State on Saturday, caused pandemonium in the area and
according to a chieftain in the community, Ebubeagu Ekenulo, the suspects fled
with the deceased's girlfriend in his vehicle. He further described the killing
as a shock to the community.
“Chiboy Theo Mbakwe, the first son of the late Chief T.T.C.
Mbakwe – first indigenous paint manufacturer in Nigeria – was shot dead in
front of their palatial country home in Amaigbo, Nwangele LGA, Imo State by
suspected kidnappers, who made away with a yet-to-be-identified female in front
of his car" he said.
Another eyewitness told Punch's correspondent, that the
fleeing killers did not tamper with the victim’s car but only dragged his
girlfriend into the car before they sped off.
Police Public Relations Officer,
Andrew Enwerem who confirmed the incident, said the Commissioner of Police,
Dasuki Galadanchi, had ordered immediate investigation into the killing.
According to the police spokesperson, the CP had mandated the heads of the tactical
units of the command to apprehend the fleeing killers.
“From preliminary investigation, it is presumed to be a
murder case. They are suspected assassins.
“The CP has intervened and immediately activated the heads
of the tactical units of the command to apprehend the fleeing killers. They can
only run, but the long arm of the law will catch up with them" he said.
This is so sad.
I happen to know his wife and I think she's based abroad...
I'm not mistaken; she's the daughter of late Agbasika Innih, a one time governor of defunct Bendel state.
May God give them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss...
Rest in peace, Theo.
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