Unknown assailants on Sunday stormed the residence of Mr Azubuike Ekwegbalu, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano on Security , leaving him dead after allegedly stabbing him with a kitchen knife .
News Agency of Nigeria gathered that the incident occurred early hours of Sunday at his residence at the Commissioners’ Quarters, Awka , a high brow area for government officials .
An eyewitness said the late Ekwegbalu, who hails from Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government Area of the state , was a close relation to the wife of the governor .
“ He was murdered by unknown men last night at the commissioners ’ quarters , Awka .
“This is barbaric . May his soul rest in peace .
“Security operatives must do all that is possible to bring the killers to justice ,” the source said .
Confirming the incident in a statement , the spokesman for the Police Command in the state , SP Haruna Mohammed , said one suspect , who was seen in the premises had been arrested .
“On August 9 , 2020 , about 1: 30 a .m ., there was a report of alleged murder of one Azuibuike Ekwegbalu, aged 43 years , native of Ogbunike in Oyi LGA but resident at the Commissioners quarters Awka .
“Following the report , Police detectives attached to ‘B’ Division Awka led by the DPO , CSP Emma Ogbuanya visited the scene and rushed victim who was found in a pool of blood to COOUTH Awka for medical attention .
“He was certified dead by the medical doctor on arrival while his corpse was deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy,” he noted .
Mohammed said a careful observation on the deceased body revealed stab wounds while a blood -stained Kitchen knife was also recovered as an exhibit at the scene.
“ Consequently, one suspect who allegedly was in the premises has been arrested and the case is under investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident ,” he stated .
( NAN )