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...Simon Ekpa Reportedly Declares Longdown in Enugu!!!!!!!!!!Enugu’s Popular Ogene Musician 'Igbo Jah' Allegedly Accidentally Shot De@d by Anti-cult Police Officer On Stage Performance
....Igbo Jah was repeatedly fired four times on his back and ribs with pump-action ammuniton.
....the victims was allegedly dumped at UNTH, as officers abandoned corpse and operational vehicle.
...it was also reported that the family members were not informed before taking his body to UNTH mortuary.
Check back as More Details on the Killing of IGBO JAH Continue to UNFOLD....
...Igbo Jah was full of life before he was allegedly murdered on Friday at Anti-cult Police Command
....Tension has reached a boiling point in Enugu following the tragic killing of beloved Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, known by his stage name Igbo-Jah. The incident, involving an officer from the Enugu State Police Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, has ignited widespread protests throughout the city, with outraged youths expressing their anger against the rising cases of police brutality.
...Eyewitnesses reported that the musician had just concluded a casual visit to the anti-cult office on the evening of October 25, 2024, when, under unclear circumstances, he was shot by a police inspector within the unit. Attempts to save Igbo-Jah were unsuccessful as he was declared dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.
...In reaction to the tragedy, protestors have mobilized across Enugu, with notable unrest in the Obiagu and Asata areas where youths have set up bonfires. The tragic loss has become a rallying cry for justice, bringing attention to the perceived indifference and unchecked behavior within the Enugu State Police.
...The Enugu State Police Command confirmed the incident through its spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, who announced that the involved officer had been arrested and detained for the alleged murder. Ndukwe detailed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has mandated an exhaustive investigation, assigning the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to ensure that the officer, and any other responsible parties, face swift disciplinary actions.
...In his official statement, CP Uzuegbu expressed deep condolences to Igbo-Jah’s family, friends, and followers, condemning the act as intolerable. He reassured the public that the police will enforce accountability, underscoring that any individuals found culpable will face consequences designed to deter future misconduct. However, his assurances have done little to ease the frustration and skepticism among the local youth.
..The tragedy has intensified long-standing grievances over police brutality within Enugu, sparking calls for police reform and a re-evaluation of practices within the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad. The Commissioner has urged residents to remain calm, promising justice, yet the ongoing protests reflect a community that feels repeatedly failed by those sworn to protect them.
...Igbo Jah was allegedly shot dead by a Police officer attached to the anti-cult unit of the Enugu State Police Command at the unit’s office in Enugu.
...Those close to the artist said he had attended an event at the anti-cult office on Friday when Policemen at the station started shooted indiscriminately and the artist was hit by bullet in the process.
...An eyewitness said, “They went for an event at anti cult office Enugu unfortunately for him, when those ndi Eke started shooting and some bullet’s touch him before they could rush him to hospital he died on the way.”
...A friend of the artist who did not want to be identified said that he had been with his two days ago at Umuchigbo community where they had watched masquerade display together.
....“Death is inevitable. We all watched masquerade together for umuchigbo on Thursday.
Onye ma mgbe oji abulu ya?”
...Another friend said, “Jeez Naso them take waste my man. Chai Igbojaa. Aka n’aku ogene. Nawa o. Very had to say RIP Onyem.”
The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah, has mourned the untimely death of Ogene musician, Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, ordering a thorough investigation into the sad development.
The youthful musician was reportedly shot by a police officer on his departure from the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad after what the police described as a "friendly visit".
Reacting to the development on Saturday, Mbah took to his social media handles to condole with the deceased’s family, stressing that he had ordered a full investigation into the matter.
“I received with a deep sense of grief the untimely death of Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo Jah, under a very sad circumstance. It is a huge loss for us as Ndigbo in general and Ndi Enugu in particular.
"He was one of the Enugu and Igbo talents, who continued to popularise the Igbo culture through their ogene music.
“I have been briefed by the police and I have equally ordered a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure justice for him, his family, and fans around the world.
“On behalf of Ndi Enugu, I also send my heartfelt condolences to his family and fans. May God grant his soul eternal repose,” the governor wrote.
