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DSS Operative, Prince Ezemuonye Ozuzu, Shot Dead In Imo State (Photo)
A security officer with the Division of State Suppliers (DSS) was on Monday murdered in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
The incident received right here decrease than 48 hours after the workplaces of the corporate have been razed down in Nnewi, Anambra State.
Our correspondent gathered that the officer, acknowledged as Prince Nwachinaemere Ezemuonye Ozuzu, from Umuoyo, Irete in Owerri West Native Authorities House of Imo State, was shot ineffective on Monday on Owerri-Onitsha avenue by some unknown gunmen.
The officer was acknowledged to have been deployed for an official obligation in Anambra a few hours after the burning of the DSS office in Nnewi.
He was acknowledged to have been killed whereas returning to his station.
Particulars of what actually occurred have been nonetheless sketchy as one different account acknowledged that he was killed in an unintended discharge from the gun of one in every of his colleagues with whom he was on a joint exercise stress travelling once more to Owerri.
Actually considered one of his cousins, Deacon Daniel Opara, who confirmed the incident, described it as unfortunate.
He acknowledged, “We’re however to get the details of what actually occurred as a result of it was alleged that he was killed from an unintended discharge from the gun of a police officer with whom he was on an venture to Anambra State.
“The family is suspecting foul play as he was acknowledged to have been not too way back promoted.”
Police Spokesman, CSP Mike Abattam, could not be reached as his cellphone rang severally nevertheless he did not reply.
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