Gov Mbah Orders Investigations Over Killing Of Enugu Musician

Governor Peter Mbah, Saturday, ordered a thorough investigation into the murder of a popular Enugu cultural musician by a police inspector.

Chikezie Mbah, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, was reportedly shot by a police officer on his departure from the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, Enugu, after what the police described as a “friendly visit”.

Gov Mbah took to his social media handles to condole with the deceased’s family.

He wrote, “I received with a deep sense of grief the untimely death of Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo Jah, under a very sad circumstance. It is a huge loss for us as Ndigbo in general and Ndi Enugu in particular.

“He was one of the Enugu and Igbo talents, who continued to popularise the Igbo culture through their ogene music. I have been briefed by the police and I have equally ordered a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure justice for him, his family, and fans around the world.

“On behalf of Ndi Enugu, I also send my heartfelt condolences to his family and fans. May God grant his soul eternal repose.”

Gov Mbah Orders Investigations Over Killing Of Enugu Musician is first published on The Whistler Newspaper