Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed a young man identified as Izuchukwu Charles Igweka two days before his traditional wedding in Anambra State.
NigeriaCrime.com gathered that the incident happened in Ukpor Town, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state around 10 pm on Wednesday, January 5, 2023.
Late Izuchukwu was set to tie the knot traditionally with his partner, Chinenye Linda Chukwuchekwa on January 7, in Ezekwuabo-Otolo Nnewi.
According to his friend, Obi Chibuike Charles, we were together when the gunmen attacked us.
“It’s very hard to type goodbye brother but God knows the best, Nigeria has happened to you and Nigeria has failed you, bro,” Obi said.
“Full of life yesterday, today you ate been laid to mother earth. my bro, I just wish you can wake up and tell me it Is all a prank because we have many things to achieve together, Ichie I am sorry that yesterday when unknown gunmen attacked us I couldn’t do anything.
“We have survived many things together and they choose to take you away from me, your traditional marriage is coming up next tomorrow which is 7th and we have planned on how to shut down as usual but they came yesterday and took your life forcefully. What more can I say to a brother and friend like you at this point if not fare well? Turn fire I will choose you over and over and over again because you’re too good to be a human.
Rest well my brother till we meet to part no more. I love you bro forever”, Chibuike Charles added.