Media aide to ex-Abia gov Orji assassinated in Owerri

Unknown gunmen on Sunday night shot dead Mr Ben Onyechere, the former Media Adviser to former governor of Abia State, Chief Theodore Orji.
A source revealed on Monday in Owerri, Imo State that Onyechere was kidnapped about 8 p.m. in Ikenegbu axis of Owerri where he had gone with his driver to do some shopping.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said “the gunmen numbering five trailed Onyechere to a popular super market in Ikenegbu and forced his driver out of his car before they sped off with Onyechere.
“The following day, the lifeless body of Oncheyere 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 on the legs before Onyechere was kidnapped.
Details of the assassination are still sketchy.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in Imo command, DSP Andrew Enwerem, said that he was informed of the incident, but could not confirm the identity of the victim.