The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of a well-known local musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo Jah.
The incident occurred on the evening of October 25, 2024, at the headquarters of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad in Enugu State.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer for the Enugu State Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, Igbo Jah was leaving the squad’s headquarters after a visit when he was fatally shot by a police officer under circumstances that are still being investigated. The shooting happened at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Governor Mbah, in a statement released on Saturday, termed the shooting as “unfortunate” and extended his condolences to the family of the deceased.
