Ajah is being
accused of complicity in the death of a 46-year-old man identified as Azubuike
Inya. The deceased was allegedly killed by hoodlums who inflicted machete
wounds on him that led to his death.
According to the
police, both Mr. Ajah and the late Mr. Inya are from Amankwo village in
Nkpoghoro community in the Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Investigations revealed that the killing was occasioned by an intra-communal
crisis involving the two factions of Amankwo village.
One of the factions
is said to be led by Mr. Ajah while another faction is led by one Ifeanyi
Obila. The two groups have constantly clashed in the community as they battled
for supremacy and control of the community.
According to
reports, on May 23, some hoodlums attacked a pub in the village and inflicted
machete wounds on anyone in sight. Inya heard of the attack and immediately ran
there to stop the bloodshed. His plea on the attackers fell on deaf ears as
they turned to him and inflicted deep machete wounds on him which led to his
death.
Family members of
the deceased insist that the hoodlums were from the camp of the former
Commissioner.
Spokesperson of the
state police command, Loveth Odah, who confirmed Ajah's arrest, said
“Yes he is in our
custody. We are still investigating the matter,”
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