A man identified as Major Nwogu was shot dead by a naval personnel at a checkpoint in Abia State. While eyewitnesses allege he was killed for refusing to stop his motorcycle, the Navy claims he was shot during a struggle while being apprehended for a reported tricycle theft.
According to eyewitnesses, Mr. Nwogu was riding his motorcycle through the checkpoint when he was flagged down by the naval personnel. He allegedly refused to stop, prompting one of the personnel to shoot him in the back. He reportedly died on the scene despite efforts to take him to the hospital.
