Enugu police release pictures of the officer involved in the k+lling of popular musician Igbo-Jah

The Enugu state police command has released photos of the officer who allegedly kill3d male traditional Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah.

According to the police, the musician was reportedly leaving the Squad’s Headquarters after a friendly visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, the police officer identified as Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, fired his rifle, hitting the victim on October 25. 

The musician was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed de3dby the attending doctor. His body has been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

The statement according to the state police PRO, DSP Daniel Ndukwe read: “The Enugu State Command’s Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), in company of top officials of the State Government, today, October 26, 2024, visited the family of the deceased Ogene musian, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba (a.k.a. Igbo-Jah), to console the family over the unfortunate shooting and m¥rder of the musician by a police officer.

CP Kanayo reassured the family, relatives, friends, and good people of Enugu State that the ongoing investigation into the case will be concluded within record time and justice duly served. The CP emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force remains a disciplined organization where erring police officers are made to face the consequences of their actions to serve as deterrence to others. He restated his sympathy and empathy to everyone affected by the unfortunate and callous murder of the musician, urging all and sundry to keep faith with the police while justice is done to the case.

Meanwhile, Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph “m”, whose unredacted photographs are attached, has been identified as responsible for the shooting. He is currently in custody and will be made to face the full weight of the law upon the conclusion of the investigation.”