Angela Mbaocha, Abakaliki
Gunmen on Thursday killed another operative of the Ebubeagu Southeast Security outfit in Ebonyi state.
The deceased, Iboko Christian was allegedly killed on Thursday night by unknown gunmen.
The victim is said to have been a graduate who joined Ebubeagu due to his inability to secure a job after graduation.
He was said to have been attacked by the gunmen who trailed him to his house in Nduogbuovu community in Izzi local government area of the state.
The Lawmaker representing Izzi East Constituency in Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Anthony Nwegede confirmed the killing.
The Lawmaker, who is an ally of the slain Ebubeagu operative, said the attackers robbed him of some money and his motorcycle before killing him.
Mr Nwegede who condemned the killing said the matter has been reported to the police for investigation.
Iboko’s death comes barely a week after a commander of the security outfit was killed in Ezza North local government area
In January, another member of the Security outfit, identified as Sunday Nwafor, was shot dead by gunmen and then beheaded in Ekpelu, Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.
Also in January, another member of the security outfit, Ifeanyi Orogbo was killed and his remains partially burnt by the assailants
He was killed in Igweledeoha, Amagu, in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.
Ebubeagu was set up by the Southeast governors to complement the job of the police and other security agencies in checking the rising crime rates in the region.
Of the five southeastern states, only Ebonyi and Imo states have inaugurated the outfit.
