Orderly To Enugu State Deputy Gov, Cecilia Ezeilo Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen Tuesday Night

The orderly to the deputy governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo was Tuesday night shot dead by unknown gunmen.

The orderly, a police sergeant, whose name was given as Helen Sunday was shot at the usual place she drops at the Trans Ekulu area of Enugu after the day’s business few seconds after the official car zoomed off.

The assailants, according to sources, took away her hand bag containing valuable items.

Police sources ruled out assassination, but said “she was at the wrong place at the wrong time”.

Enugu state police spokesman, Ebere Amaraizu confirmed the story.

According to Amarizu, the deceased, who hails from Benue state, was “allegedly attacked and killed around Trans Ekulu axis of Enugu on her way back from work by yet to be identified person/persons over a yet to be established reason and motive.

He said: “it is very unfortunate and painful news; we have commenced investigation and manhunt on all those behind the barbaric act. ‎

Amarizu added “If you look at what happened, it is painful and sad to hear that aide to deputy governor was shot dead on her way back after daily activities. “We can’t really say exactly what happened now but we are trying to find out.”

No arrest has been made.