Unknown gunmen on Sunday night shot dead Ben Onyechere, media adviser to former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji.
Onyechere was saved to have been kidnapped at about 8pm in Ikenegbu axis of Owerri where he had gone with his driver to do some shopping.
A source who spoke to NAN on condition of anonymity said “the gunmen numbering five trailed Onyechere to a popular supermarket in Ikenegbu and forced his driver out of his car before they sped off with Onyechere.
“The following day the lifeless body of Onyechere was found a few streets away from Maris Junction, Ikenegbu Owerri, after he was shot several times. It is sad.”
The source added that the deceased’s driver, who put up initial resistance, was shot twice in the legs before Onyechere was kidnapped.
When contacted, Imo Police Public Relations Officer, Andrew Enwerem, said that he was informed of the incident, but could not confirm the identity of the victim.
