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Gunmen on Tuesday night killed a businessman identified as Michael Nnaji in the Ngbo-Amaka area of Ohaukwu Local Government of Ebonyi State.
The spokesman for the state police command, Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident to journalists on Wednesday in Abakaliki.
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He said: “Yes, we are aware of the incident but we are yet to get the details of what really happened in the area.
“We have contacted Ohaukwu Divisional Headquarters and our team has moved to the scene for investigation.
“Yes, I am yet to be briefed and I must tell you, the state police command will carry out an in-depth investigation into the matter.
“We are assuring that the perpetrators will be apprehended and prosecuted.”
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