Gunmen have killed a member of Ebubeagu Security Network (ESN) in Ebonyi State.

The victim, Ifeanyi Orogbowhow, 32, was murdered and partially burnt by the attackers.

The incident occurred at night in Igweledeoha, Amagu in Ikwo Local Government Area.

The murder took place at a drinking joint in the community owned by the victim.

Police spokesperson, Loveth Odah, confirmed the incident.

She said: “The DPO of Ikwo police division said that at about 3:am he received a phone call from one source at Igweledeoha Amagu Ikwo that one Ebubeagu security outfit, Ifeanyi Orogbo, aged 32 years old an indigene of Igweledeoha was murdered and partially burnt by unknown persons in his beer parlour shop along Eke Achara, Agubia road.

“The DPO said as he received the information, he quickly mobilised a team of police operatives to the area but the culprits had deserted the area.

“He said the corpse has been taken to general hospital for preservation and autopsy.”

The spokesperson said two persons suspected to be involved in the murder of the Ebubeagu official have been arrested by the police.

She said the Commissioner of Police, Garba Aliyu, has expressed dismay over the killing of the Ebubeagu operative and has vowed to bring the perpetrators to book.

Meanwhile, last year in Abia state, the Biafran National Guard (BNG), after claiming on the Abia State Police Command Headquarters, Umuahia said;

“We encountered vigilante groups while travelling from Nsukka to Abia state but refused to open fire at them. We appreciate the effort of vigilante groups (Ebube Agu) but it is high time they left the roads and go into our communities. They should guide our communities and leave major roads.

“Because we won’t leave them next time because they work with the occupational government and are a threat to the people’s army. We are warning them to resign or go into our communities alone; we will protect our roads and should they continue their vigilante whatsoever; we will see them as enemy link.”