Ebonyi Chief Killed By VIO Official: Geoffery Mgbada Dies As VIO Official Attacks Him

Ebonyi Chief Killed By VIO Official: Geoffery Mgbada Dies As VIO Official Attacks Him

A Chief in Ebonyi state, Geoffery Mgbada, was killed in the early hours of Tuesday by suspected members of Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIO who were along Presco-Ezza road, Abakaliki.

The deceased, who was said to be driving with his wife, was intercepted by the VIO officials an argument ensued, which led to one of them to push him.

He reportedly fell and hit his head on the concrete road, leading to his death.

It was gathered he was rushed to the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki where he was confirmed dead and later deposited in the hospital’s mortuary.

Until his death, he was the Secretary of Ebonyi State Elders Council.

Governor David Umahi confirmed the incident and called for the arrest of the prosecution of the VIO officials.