The chairman of the Ogbete Main Market Traders’ Association (OMMATA) in Enugu, Mr. Stephen Aniagu, was tragically killed by unknown assassins on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
The incident occurred around 7 pm while he was leaving the market after the day’s business.
According to eyewitnesses, Mr. Aniagu was shot multiple times at Moses Ogbodo Junction near Topland Market in the Amaechi area of Enugu South Local Government. His body was found riddled with bullets, and his car was taken away by the killers.
A source close to the scene described the incident: “We heard gunshots and ran for safety. When we emerged from hiding a few minutes later, we found his lifeless body on the ground, and his car was missing. His body was riddled with bullets; he was shot multiple times by his attacker.”
The motive behind the killing is still unknown, and the incident has left the market community in shock. An investigation into the matter is expected to be launched by the authorities.”
(Vanguard)
