Police Confirm Murder Of Enugu Market Leader, Begin Manhunt For Killers

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the brutal murder of Mr Stephen Aniago, the chairman of Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMATA).

In a statement issued by the spokesman of the police in Enugu, DSP Daniel Ndukwe disclosed that operatives were already on the trail of the armed assailants that shot and murdered Aniago at Topland, along Amechi Road, Enugu, around 8:20 p.m. of September 14, 2024.

He averred that a preliminary investigation revealed that the unknown armed hoodlums, operating in a Toyota Corolla car, double-crossed and shot the victim, making away with his blue-coloured Toyota Corolla car.

Ndukwe stated that the victim was taken to the hospital by police operatives who hastened to the scene but was confirmed dead by doctors, adding that his corpse was deposited in the mortuary for preservation and further investigative actions.

“The commissioner of police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered tactical squads of the command that are on the trail of the assailants to deploy all the intelligence and operational resources at their disposal to hunt the criminals down.

“He also orders the deputy commissioner of police in charge of the State CID to conduct a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances of the incident.

“CP Kanayo assures the public that the police will leave no stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book soonest,” the statement disclosed.