By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, has confirmed the assassination of the CEO of Legit Wine & Dine, a popular beer parlour in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state, over the weekend,

It was gathered that the victim was shot dead opposite Glamour Pizza shop, near Federal Polytechnic Oko, around 7pm.

According to eyewitnesses account, the deceased was driving in a Lexus car when a group of armed hoodlums ambushed him, shot him twice on the chest before fleeing the scene.

A viral video from the scene shows the victim’s body slumped inside the vehicle, surrounded by spectators who crowded the area shortly after the incident.

Confirming the incident, Ikenga said the killing was cult-related, saying that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.

He said, "It was a cult-related killing, and following the swift response of the Police operatives led by the DPO, one suspect was arrested and is currently undergoing interrogation.

“Meanwhile, the body of the victim has been recovered and deposited in the morgue. The operatives also recovered the victim’s vehicle at the scene.”

He said the police are currently conducting investigations and interrogating the suspect.

Though the motive behind the assassination and the extent of the suspect’s involvement are yet to be fully disclosed, the incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many calling for increased security measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.

The Police has however assured the public that they will provide updates on the progress made.