Popular Anambra-based entertainer, Aiza Nwosu, has been killed by suspected gunmen in Awka, the state capital.
Nwosu, a familiar face in the entertainment circles in Anambra, was reportedly trailed by the assailants before they attacked him at the weekend.
The killers, whose identities and motives remain unknown, allegedly opened fire on the entertainer, leaving him dead in the attack.
The incident has sent shock waves across Awka, with friends, colleagues and fans mourning the entertainer and demanding answers over his sudden death.
Sources said the attackers fled the scene immediately after the shooting, leaving residents and eyewitnesses in panic.
The circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear, while the identity of the assailants and the motive for the attack are yet to be established.
The incident has also raised fresh concerns over the safety of residents and entertainers in Awka, particularly amid growing fears over attacks by gunmen in parts of the Southeast.
Security operatives were said to have commenced investigations into the killing and launched efforts to track down those responsible.
Nwosu’s death has left colleagues and admirers grieving, with tributes pouring in as the entertainment community struggles to come to terms with the shocking loss.
