An Abakaliki-based businessman, Issac Chukwu, has been shot and killed by gunmen a week to his wedding.
Chukwu popularly known as Ochudo hailed from Enyibichiri Alike community, in the Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The deceased who deals in provisions was allegedly killed by suspected assassins in Abakaliki, the state capital on Monday night.
Chukwu, according to a relative, had concluded arrangements for his wedding to his fiancée, Favour Chioma, who was with him when the gunmen killed him.
The relative who quoted the fiancée said Chukwu was shot at night after closing one of his shops.
“He has a shop at International Market where he deals in provision goods. He owns another joint at Chukwuma Ofeke street Ameke Aba.
“The incident according to the fiancée happened at 9pm when they closed the shop and were about to enter their vehicle.
“Some boys accosted them, fired shots into the air, then ordered the guy to lie down and then shot him 3 times, collected the fiancée’s phone and left”.
