EBONYI: Gunmen kill operative of Ebubeagu Southeast Security outfit

An operative of the Ebubeagu Southeast Security outfit in Ebonyi State, Iboko Christian, has been killed by gunmen.

The operative was killed on Thursday night by gunmen, who trailed him to his house in Nduogbuovu community in Izzi local government area.

It was gathered that Christian joined Ebubeagu due to his inability to secure a job.

The lawmaker representing Izzi East Constituency in Ebonyi Assembly, Anthony Nwegede, confirmed the killing.

The lawmaker, who is an ally of the slain Ebubeagu operative, said the attackers robbed him of some money and his motorcycle before killing him.

Nwegede, who condemned the killing, said the matter has been reported to the police for investigation.

His death comes barely a week after a commander of the security outfit was killed in Ezza North local government area.

In January, another member of the Security outfit, identified as Sunday Nwafor, was shot dead by gunmen and then beheaded in Ekpelu, Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.

Also in January, another member of the security outfit, Ifeanyi Orogbo was killed and his remains partially burnt by the assailants.

He was killed in Igweledeoha, Amagu, in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.