Thousands of youths of Mgbakwu community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested the killing of a young man whose only name was given as Akidi.
The man was said to have been killed on Thursday by an operative of Udogachi, the state owned vigilante security outfit.
Though it was not clear how the man died, some people said he was standing by the roadside having a discussion with his wife when a bullet accidentally discharged from the gun of one of the operatives who was close by, hit him, killing him instantly.
Meanwhile, youths in Mgbakwu community on Friday staged a protest, describing the killing of Akidi as one death too many.
A year ago, a youth from the same was also killed by “a stray bullet” from the gun of an operative from same outfit.
During Friday’s protest, the youths blocked the entrance of a popular market in the community to register their grievances.
They later formed a motorcade using motorcycles, carrying fresh leaves, while riding to Awka the state capital, a distance of over 10 kilometers.
The protesters were seen chanting songs in protest over the killing of their youths, calling on the state government to restrain operatives.
One of their leaders in a video circulating online was heard saying: “We cannot accept this. We have been killed enough and this must stop.”
As at the time of filing this report, the security outfit was yet to make an official statement on the matter.
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