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The Police Command in Ebonyi on Sunday, said it has begun investigation into the incident involving the killing of a truck driver along Ishiagu/Okigwe expressway in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a truck driver was shot dead by suspected warlords on the road on Dec 4.
The people of Umuobor, Akaeze, and their neighbours, Ogwor, Ishiagu, both in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi have been at communal war.
DSP Joshua Ukandu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) told NAN in Abakaliki that the officers and men have commenced investigation for possible arrest of the people behind the killing.
“Yes, the command is aware of the incident. Our men have been on top of the matter in order to arrest those involved,” Ukandu explained.
On security in the state, the Police Spokesman said that the command was committed to protection of lives and property of the citizens.
He urged the general public to steer clear of criminality for a better Ebonyi and Nigeria at large.
