Simon Ekpa declares lockdown in Enugu over killing of Igbo musician by policeman

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By Abubakar Yunusa

The Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government in-Exile, Simon Ekpa has declared lockdown in Enugu State over the killing of a popular Oghene musician, known as Igbo Jah, by a police officer attached to the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command.

It was reported that Igbo Jah was shot by an operative of the Anti-Cult of Command on Friday.

The killing had attracted wide outrage among youths in Enugu State, which resulted in protests.

Reacting to the murder of Igbo Jah, Ekpa said Enugu State will be on lockdown on Tuesday October 29, 2024 to fish out his killers.

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According to him, there should be an end to the incessant killings of Igbo in the state.

“The entire Enugu State will be under lockdown on Tuesday, 29 October 2024; this day will be used to fish out the killers of this innocent man. Enough is enough”, he stated.

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