A 37-year-old
businessman, Chinonso Ugwu, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in Balele
village, Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
A resident of the village told the Nigerian
Tribune that the gunmen stormed the village around 1:30am on Tuesday, July 11,
2023, shooting sporadically to scare people who were already deep in their
sleep.
The source added that the gunmen suspected to be
kidnappers who have been terrorizing different communities in the area, went to
the house of the late businessman, Chinonso Ugwu, shot him several times in the
stomach and head.
He added that nobody could come out to his rescue
until daybreak when he was rushed to the Burra General Hospital in the company
of Police personnel where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
The Deputy Caretaker Chairman of Ningi LGA, Hon
Lawan Muhammad, who confirmed the incident said immediately he got the report
of the attack, he mobilised security operatives comprising the Military and
Police to the village for intervention and possible rescue and protection of
the residents.
According to him, the gunmen invaded the house of
the late businessman in Balele village, Burra District, banged on the door
several times but he refused to open it for them.
The deceased stood by the door from the inside to
prevent them from gaining entrance. It was at that time they shot at the door
severally, in the process, some bullet hit him.
Muhammad reiterated that the Council is working
with security agencies in the area to ensure that there was security of lives
and properties of people in the area in spite of the incessant attacks by the
unknown gunmen and other bandits.
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