Illbliss

Illbliss did not chase trends. He did not bend easily to industry pressure. He built his brand slowly, deliberately, and strategically. In a Nigerian music industry often dominated by fast rising pop stars and viral sensations, Illbliss carved a different path. He became a voice of Eastern Nigerian hip hop, a respected lyricist, a label executive, and a cultural architect.

But long before the title Oga Boss became synonymous with his name, there was Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, a young boy growing up in Enugu with hunger in his heart and rhythm in his spirit.

The Boy From Enugu With A Sharp Mind

Illbliss was born on December 30, 1979, in Enugu State, Nigeria. Growing up in the eastern part of the country, he experienced a culture deeply rooted in pride, resilience, and enterprise. Igbo culture emphasizes self determination and hard work, and those values shaped him early.

As a child, he was observant and intelligent. He loved words. He enjoyed storytelling. He paid attention to conversations and the way elders expressed themselves. That early fascination with language later became his weapon in rap.

Music entered his life gradually. American hip hop from artists like Jay-Z and Nas influenced his lyrical style. Back home, Nigerian hip hop was evolving, and artists like Mode 9 were pushing lyrical boundaries.

Illbliss studied them all.

Education And Early Rap Dreams

He attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he studied Political Science. University life exposed him to broader intellectual discussions about society, governance, and power.

Those themes later appeared in his lyrics.

He began participating in rap battles and underground performances. The early days were not glamorous. There were no major sponsors. No viral moments. Just passion and a microphone.

He sharpened his craft in small circles.

The Birth Of A Persona

The name Illbliss emerged as his artistic identity. It represented lyrical sharpness mixed with calm confidence.

He was not flashy.

He was calculated.

Unlike artists who focused purely on club anthems, Illbliss leaned toward conscious hip hop. He rapped about politics, social issues, ambition, and survival.

He wanted respect more than hype.

The Eastern Movement

One of Illbliss’s greatest contributions to Nigerian music was helping build a structured hip hop scene in the East.

At a time when Lagos dominated the industry, Eastern Nigerian artists struggled for recognition.

Illbliss believed Enugu and the Southeast deserved a stronger voice.

He co founded Capital Hill Music, a record label and creative hub designed to nurture talent from the region.

This move was revolutionary.

He was not just chasing his own career.

He was building infrastructure.

Dat Ibo Boy And National Recognition

In 2009, Illbliss released his debut album Dat Ibo Boy. The project was both cultural and lyrical.

UNN Governing Council Approves 60% Increment in Sundry Charges for 2025/2026 Session

The Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has approved a 60 per cent increase in sundry charges for the 2025/2026 academic session following weeks of negotiations with the Student Union Government. The decision represents a reduction from the initial 100 per cent proposal by the Council. Both fresh and returning students will pay the new charges, which can be settled in two instalments across semesters. The agreement also guarantees no increase in accommodation fees, as the university pledges continued dialogue and improved infrastructure.

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Gunmen Kidnap Six Passengers, Including Driver, In Daring Attack Along Nsukka–Adani Road In Enugu State

Gunmen have abducted six passengers, including the driver of an Enugu State Transport Company (ENTRACO) bus, during an early-morning attack along the Nsukka–Adani Road in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. The incident occurred on December 26, 2025, when the assailants intercepted the bus near the Adani community, a route notorious for criminal activity. While three passengers escaped, the remaining victims were forced into the bush by the attackers. Residents have renewed calls for stronger and consistent security presence on the road amid rising kidnapping cases in the state.

University of Nigeria Spends Over N1 Billion on Honorarium and Refreshments in 2024, Allocates Just N41 Million to Teaching Aids

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) reportedly spent N773 million on honorarium and stipends and an additional N240 million on refreshments in 2024, bringing total non-academic spending to N1.013 billion. In contrast, only N41 million was allocated to teaching aids, and N83 million to direct teaching and laboratory costs. General research received N265.4 million. The financial review highlights a significant imbalance, prioritizing administrative perks over core academic functions. A similar pattern was noted at the University of Ibadan, where non-academic expenses exceeded spending on research and teaching materials in 2023.

Influencer ‘Senator JP’ Accuses Nsukka LG CSO Of Leading Brutal Attack Over Criticism Of Council Chairman

A Nigerian social media influencer, Chijinkem Ugwuanyi (Senator JP), has alleged that operatives of the Nsukka Local Government neighbourhood watch, led by the council’s Chief Security Officer, brutally attacked and stabbed him in broad daylight at a fuel station in Enugu State. He claims the assault was in retaliation for his online criticism of the Nsukka LGA chairman and is demanding accountability from authorities.

Nsukka Road Kidnappers Spoke Igbo, Identified as Fulani — Enugu Survivor Recounts Four-Day Ordeal

A kidnapping survivor has narrated his harrowing four-day captivity in the hands of armed kidnappers along the Ugwogo Nike–Opi–Nsukka Road in Enugu State. The victim, identified as Peter, said the gang consisted of Fulani men who also spoke fluent Igbo and English, operated with military-style coordination, and carried out multiple abductions during his detention. He warned motorists to avoid the road in the late afternoon and evening, describing it as highly dangerous due to the strategic positioning of the kidnappers.

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Enugu Court Remands Suspect Over Killing of 19-Year-Old Loveth Uloma

An Enugu State Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Emmanuel Nwangwu, the prime suspect in the killing of 19-year-old Loveth Uloma in Nsukka. Nwangwu was arraigned on a charge of murder following a police investigation confirming he violently assaulted the teenager inside a pharmacy, leading to her death. The case, which sparked widespread public outrage, has been forwarded to the Ministry of Justice for legal review. The Enugu State Police Command assured the victim’s family that justice is underway as the suspect remains in the Enugu Maximum Correctional Centre.

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How Enugu Government Ignored Repeated Warnings About Suspect Who Killed Teenage Girl After She Exposed His Sexual Abuse

Community leaders in Opi, Nsukka, had reportedly raised alarms months ago about 51-year-old Emmanuel Emeka Nwangwu — the man now arrested for killing a 19-year-old girl who exposed his alleged pattern of sexual violence.

A leaked petition shows that the community formally alerted the Enugu State government about Nwangwu’s alleged abuses, but authorities allegedly failed to act. Instead of being investigated, he was reportedly empowered with an official local security role.

The teenage victim allegedly paid the ultimate price after speaking out, as Nwangwu targeted her for exposing his sexual misconduct.

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Enugu Man Arrested for Murder of 19-Year-Old Cousin Days After She Reported Him for Sexual Abuse




The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 51-year-old Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu for the brutal murder of his 19-year-old cousin, Loveth Uloma Nwangwu, just days after she reported him for years of sexual abuse, abduction, and threats to her life. Police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe confirmed the arrest, describing the incident as a tragic and gruesome crime that occurred in Nsukka during the yuletide season.

Loveth had lodged a complaint on November 28, recounting how she lived with the suspect since age 13, enduring repeated abuse and forced confinement. Despite initially fleeing, she was allegedly abducted again by the suspect, who threatened her with a firearm. After reporting the matter to police and undergoing medical examination, her family opted not to pursue charges immediately due to cultural considerations.

However, the situation turned fatal when the suspect stormed a pharmacy where Loveth was receiving treatment and violently attacked her, smashing her head on the floor. She died at the hospital shortly after. The suspect was immediately rearrested and is now in police custody. Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa condemned the incident and ordered a swift, thorough investigation by the State CID, promising that justice will be served.

The killing has shocked Nsukka residents, who are grappling with the disturbing details of prolonged abuse and the violent nature of the attack.

Enugu Man Arrested After 19-Year-Old Cousin Is K+lled Shortly After She Accused Him of S+xual Abuse

The Enugu State Police Command has taken into custody a 51-year-old man, Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu, for allegedly k+lling his 19-year-old maternal cousin, Loveth Uloma Nwangwu, in Nsukka—just days after she reported him for s+xual abuse, defilement, and threats to her life.

Police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, described the k+lling as a “gr¥esome and heartbreaking tragedy” occurring during the festive season.

Strike: ASUU to hold strategic NEC meeting as action enters week two.

The national leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities, ASUU, will meet today, Tuesday, to evaluate its position on the ongoing strike by its members.

The development comes after ASUU disclosed that the Government’s Renegotiation Team, led by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, came to the negotiation table with a documented response to the union’s demands and made some offers to it.

In a strike bulletin issued on Monday, the union acknowledged that progress was being recorded in certain areas such as the release of third-party deductions, arrears of promotions, mainstreaming of Earned Academic Allowance, EAA, confiscation of University of Abuja land, and victimization of its members in KSU, LASU and FUTO.

ASUU members on Monday held congresses across its branches in the various universities to vote on whether the union should suspend or continue its labour action.

Recall that the union had given a 14-day ultimatum to the federal government for the conclusion and implementation of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU agreement, as well as addressing other demands of its members.

However, there’s indication that ASUU wasn’t ready to throw in the towel yet as feelers are that many of the branches have voted in support of the continuation of the strike.

Officials of ASUU at the University of Abuja, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. They confided in DAILY POST that the matter is far from being over.

According to them, their members in respective branches were in support of the continuation of the strike despite some offers being made to ASUU by the Nigerian government.

Addressing forgery, perjury in public office .

Nigeria for long has allowed high profile individuals to get away with crimes while less fortunate Nigerians rightfully pay the price for their sins.

One major area prominent Nigerians, especially political and judicial officers, get away with is forgery and perjury, both criminal offences.

A few weeks ago, following several denials and feeble pushbacks, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was forced to resign from the government of President Bola Tinubu after being exposed in the web of certificate forgery by online newspaper, Premium Times.

Nnaji was found to have forged his BSc and National Youth Service Corps certificates, which he submitted to the president and the Senate during his ministerial screening in 2023. Perjury!

The former minister had claimed to have obtained a degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, in 1985, and completed his National Youth Service in Jos in 1986.

Despite that both UNN and the NYSC, through official correspondences, disowned Nnaji’s certificates, the minister was in denial.

Amid the heated debates, the ex-minister was forced to resign from President Tinubu’s cabinet.

Nnaji’s fiasco was not the first, and does not seem to be the last. It is estimated that from 1999 to now, no fewer than 10 prominent political figures have seen their careers cut short by deeply troubling certificate forgery scandals

Tinubu sheds political baggage as embattled minister Nnaji resigns.

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President Bola Tinubu yesterday accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, drawing a line under a steadily escalating scandal and sparing his administration the weight of mounting political baggage ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, stepped down following allegations of certificate forgery.

The resignation takes effect immediately.

In his resignation letter, he thanked the President for the opportunity to serve and stated that he had been the target of blackmail by his political opponents.

The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed appreciation for Nnaji’s service to the nation and wished him success in his future endeavours.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier visited the main campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in connection with allegations that the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nnaji, had forged his degree certificate.

The Guardian learnt that DSS officials questioned key university personnel, including Vice Chancellor Prof Simon Ortuanya, the Registrar, and officials of the institution’s Examinations and Records Department.

Minister Nnaji’s Alleged Certificate Forgery…We’ll Act After Court Verdict, Says Presidency.

As pressure continues to mount on the minister of science, technology, and innovation, Uche Nnaji, to resign over an alleged certificate forgery, the Presidency has said it will act after the court verdict.

According to the Presidency, a comment on the matter won’t be necessary since the matter is already before the court.

Reacting to LEADERSHIP’s inquiry on Monday, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the federal government would respect the judicial process and await the court’s verdict before taking any position.

“This matter is already in court. We should await the verdict of the court,” Onanuga told LEADERSHIP.

The clarification comes following revelations that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) disowned the certificate allegedly submitted by Nnaji.

In a letter dated October 2, 2025, and signed by the vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the institution said records showed that Nnaji, with matriculation number 1981/30725, was admitted to study Microbiology/Biochemistry in 1981 but did not complete his studies.

Part of the letter reads: “From every available record and information from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, we are unable to confirm that Mr Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji, the current minister of science and technology, graduated from the University of Nigeria in July 1985, as there are no records of his completion of study.

“Following the above, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka DID NOT and, consequently, COULD NOT have issued the purported certificate in July 1985 to Mr Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji.”

The university said its position was consistent with an earlier letter sent to the Public Complaints Commission on May 13, 2025, in response to a similar inquiry.

Certificate Scandal: Enugu Govt Distances Itself as Minister Uche Nnaji Faces Tough Questions Over Alleged Forgery
The Enugu State Government has strongly denied any involvement in the escalating certificate forgery scandal surrounding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, calling on him to take responsibility and address the allegations personally.

The controversy deepened after Nnaji’s media aide, Robert Ngwu, accused Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah of masterminding a smear campaign against his principal. Ngwu, at a press conference in Abuja, dismissed reports that Nnaji forged his University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and NYSC certificates, describing them as “politically motivated lies.”

“All these sponsored attacks are being coordinated by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. The governor has given a new name to all his problems — Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji,” Ngwu alleged.



However, Governor Mbah swiftly rebutted the claims through his aides, urging the minister to face his own issues.

“Carry your cross,” Mbah said, stressing that his administration had no hand in the matter.


University Disowns Minister’s Certificate

The scandal stems from a Premium Times investigation revealing that UNN disowned Nnaji’s academic certificate. According to the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, though Nnaji was admitted in 1981, there were no records showing that he graduated in 1985 as claimed.

“From our records, we cannot confirm that Mr. Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji graduated from the University of Nigeria in July 1985,” Ortuanya said in a Freedom of Information response.



This contradicted an earlier letter from UNN’s Registrar, Celine Nnebedum, who had initially confirmed Nnaji’s graduation but later recanted, stating that his name was missing from the official list.

Legal Battle and Missing Records

Nnaji has since taken legal action against the Minister of Education, the National Universities Commission (NUC), and UNN, accusing them of withholding his transcript despite a court order.

Ngwu alleged that the minister’s academic file was being “kept under lock and key” in the Vice-Chancellor’s office, suggesting foul play.

He also downplayed concerns about discrepancies in Nnaji’s names, insisting that “Uchenna” and “Uchechukwu” are interchangeable in Igbo culture.

‘Carry Your Cross’

In a strongly worded statement, Enugu’s Director of Information, Chukwuemeka Nebo, dismissed Nnaji’s claims, saying the minister must answer to the allegations directly.

“The honourable minister must carry his own cross and clear his name before Nigerians instead of dragging the Enugu State Government into issues that are entirely personal to him,” Nebo said.


He criticized Nnaji for sending aides to address the media instead of speaking for himself, describing it as an attempt to “run from accountability.”

“Why invite journalists and then fail to show up? If he truly has nothing to hide, he should face the press and explain,” Nebo added.


Nebo went on to list several inconsistencies that demand clarification — including claims that Nnaji failed key university courses, presented questionable NYSC documents, and submitted only his WASC certificate to INEC during the 2023 governorship race.

He also questioned the authenticity of the NYSC discharge certificate, which bore the signature of Col. Animashaun Braimoh, who only became NYSC Director-General two years after Nnaji’s supposed service year.

“If the minister himself swore in an affidavit that UNN never issued him a certificate, Nigerians deserve to know how he obtained the one he presented to the Senate,” Nebo stated.

As calls for transparency grow, both the public and media are urging Minister Nnaji to address the controversy head-on. The Enugu Government maintains it has no hand in the saga, emphasizing that the truth must come directly from the minister himself.

“These are questions Nigerians are asking,” Nebo concluded. “If Chief Nnaji is innocent, let him come forward and prove it.”

Minister Uche Nnaji Confesses: ‘UNN Never Issued Me Degree Certificate’.

Nigeria’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, has admitted that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) never issued him a degree certificate despite claiming to be a graduate of the institution.

The revelation emerged in court filings obtained by journalists, where the minister acknowledged that although he was admitted into UNN in 1981 to study Microbiology/Biochemistry, he never collected a certificate because the university “refused to issue” one.

The disclosure comes amid a storm of forgery allegations after investigations revealed inconsistencies in the academic and NYSC documents he submitted for ministerial screening.

In his sworn affidavit, Nnaji claimed that UNN officials had been “uncooperative,” insisting that the certificate he has was not released by the university.

However, the UNN authorities have since disowned the document. In an official letter dated October 2, 2025, Vice Chancellor Prof. Simon Ortuanya stated that while records show Nnaji was once a student, there is no evidence that he graduated or fulfilled the requirements for a degree.

The university’s latest clarification contradicts an earlier 2023 letter from its Registrar claiming the minister graduated in July 1985 a statement later withdrawn by the school in May 2025.

The controversy has also drawn in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which reportedly denied issuing the discharge certificate the minister has been parading.

With mounting questions over his academic qualifications, calls are growing for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to investigate how Nnaji was cleared during his ministerial screening.

As of press time, the minister has not issued any public statement regarding the fresh revelations.

How Court Turned Down Tinubu’s Minister’s Request To Stop Release Of Academic Record.

Facts have emerged about how the minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, approached a Federal High Court in Abuja for an interim injunction to bar the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) from releasing his academic record, an application turned down by the court.

The minister had dragged the Minister of Education, National Universities Commission (NUC), UNN, its Vice Chancellor, its Registrar and the Senate of the institution before the court, seeking a restraining order from acting on the request to release his records.

Justice Hauwa Yilwa, however, turned down the minister’ request.

The minister had prayed the court for an order granting leave to the Applicant to issue the prerogative writ of prohibition on the 3th – 5th and the 7th Respondents (the VC, Registrar and Senate of the school) from tampering with or continuing to tamper with the Applicant’s academic records at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He also prayed for an order granting him leave to issue the prerogative writ of mandamus compelling the 3rd – 5th and the 7th Respondents to release to the him his academic transcript at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

“An order granting leave to the Applicant to issue the prerogative writ of mandamus compelling the 1st and 2nd Respondents to ensure, utilising their supervisory and disciplinary powers, that the 3rd – 5th and the 7th Respondents release to the Applicant his academic transcript at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

“An interim order of injunction restraining the 3d – 5th and the 7th Defendants from tampering or continuing to tamper with the Applicant’s academic records at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, pending the determination of the substantive Suit,” he prayed the court.

However, after listening to the submissions of Counsels, the court held, “I have therefore perused the 34 paragraph Affidavit and the 6 paragraph Affidavit of Urgency deposed to by the Applicant, the grounds upon which this application is made, the Exhibits attached thereto and the Further Affidavit of 6 paragraphs deposed to by Martin Luther Akawe.

Tinubu’s Minister in Forgery Scandal as University disowns Certificate.

A major controversy has erupted over the academic qualifications of Nigeria’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, after the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), formally disowned the Bachelor of Science degree certificate he has been parading for decades.

In a letter dated October 2, 2025, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, confirmed that although Mr. Nnaji was admitted into the institution in 1981 to study Biological Sciences, he never completed his programme and was therefore not awarded any degree.

“From every available record, we are unable to confirm that Mr. Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji graduated from the University of Nigeria in July 1985. There are no records of his completion of studies,” Prof. Ortuanya wrote.

“The University of Nigeria, Nsukka DID NOT and consequently, COULD NOT have issued the purported certificate, or at all, in July 1985 to Mr. Nnaji,” he added.

The minister’s credentials have under scrutiny since October 2023 after a whistleblower tip about inconsistencies in his documents.

Forgery Allegations Dating Back to 2023
Questions over Mr. Nnaji’s academic records first surfaced in July 2023 when President Bola Tinubu submitted his name to the Senate for ministerial confirmation. Critics alleged that the politician neither completed his studies at UNN nor participated in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, despite presenting both certificates to various federal institutions.

During his screening on August 1, 2023, Mr. Nnaji confidently told lawmakers that he obtained a degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology from UNN in 1985 and served in Jos the following year. His statements were broadcast live on multiple television stations.

Uche Geoffrey Nnaji
However, forensic scrutiny of the certificates submitted by the minister revealed glaring inconsistencies that cast doubt on their authenticity.

Catholic Priest,Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya, Shot Dead by UGM in Enugu.

Tension has gripped Enugu State after the brutal murder of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya, by unidentified gunmen.

The incident occurred Friday evening along the Eha-Alumona–Eha-Ndiagu Road in Nsukka Local Government Area. 
Until his death, Fr. Eya served as parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church, Eha-Ndiagu.

Initial reports suggested the attack was a kidnapping  attempt, with claims that passengers were abducted after the gunmen opened fire on his vehicle. However, community sources insist the killing appeared to be a targeted assassination.

One witness told journalists that the priest was driving alone when armed men on motorcycles ambushed him near the ongoing Type C hospital project.

“They shot and deflated his tyres, forcing him to stop. Then they approached and fired multiple rounds at close range. This doesn’t look like a kidnapping,” the source said.

Fr. Eya, who hailed from Ugbaike in Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North LGA, was described as a devoted cleric.

Confirming the tragedy, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, Fr. Cajetan Iyidobi, expressed deep sorrow in a statement:
“Shocked to the marrow, it is with crushing pain and sorrow, yet with total submission to the will of the Almighty God and firm hope in the resurrection of the d+ad, that I inform you of the tragic death of yet another brother of ours, Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya.

He was shot dead yesterday, 19 September 2025, along the Eha-Alumona–Eha-Ndiagu Road. Let us remain ardent in prayer that God sees us through this period of devastating anguish. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.”

Gunmen have killed a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya, in Eha-Ndiagu community, Eha-Alumonah, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Eya, the parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church, was shot dead on Friday evening while returning from Enugu.

Sources said the assailants, riding on a motorcycle, intercepted his vehicle near the site of an ongoing Type C hospital project. They reportedly shot at the tyres, forcing the car to stop, before firing multiple shots at him at close range.

While some accounts suggested the attack was linked to kidnapping, a source told DAILY POST that the incident appeared more like an assassination, as the priest was alone in the vehicle and no abduction took place.

“He was coming back from Enugu. The gunmen on a motorbike closed in on him close to where the Type C hospital project is ongoing.

“They demobilised the vehicle tyres and the vehicle was forced to a stop. They then got close and shot him several times at close range.

“So, it doesn’t look like a kidnapping situation,” he said.

The late cleric was a native of Ugbaike in Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area.

As of press time, the police and the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka had yet to issue an official statement on the killing