Chief Leonard Ezike Okechukwu, a prominent businessman and catechist at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Agunji Center, Nasarawa State, was tragically murdered by unknown gunmen on Tuesday night.
The incident occurred at Ezike’s residence in Nassarawa Eggon, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area. The catechist, who was also the owner of Nakowa Pharmacy, was reportedly shot dead.
The news of Ezike’s demise was confirmed by a Facebook user, Christopher, on Wednesday. In a poignant post, Christopher wrote: “Very Painful Exit. May God grant your soul eternal rest Catechist Okey Ezike and also CEO Nakowa pharmacy Nassarawa Eggon, who was killed by unknown gunmen yesterday night at his residence Nassarawa Eggon.”
