By Desire Emmanuel, with Agency Reports
A 14-year-old schoolboy who was shot dead in broad daylight in London in a ‘targeted attack’ on Thursday has been named as Nigerian-born Eghosa Ogbebor, the Daily Mail of UK reported.
The British Police disclosed on Friday, April 3, that they found him lifeless as police responded to emergency calls at 3.40 p.m. on Thursday on Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich.
Two teenagers – aged 14 and 16 – and an 18-year-old man have since been arrested on suspicion of murder. All three remain in custody.
Detectives have also set up a police tent on the terrace of a flat above a row of shops and The Greyhound pub where the incident occurred.
The barmaid of the pub told the Daily Mail of UK on Friday that she did not witness the incident but ‘heard a loud bang outside.’
She added: “I think one of the people involved jumped off to try and get away. I think one of them may have lived in the flats.”
The landlady of the popular local pub said she had been contacted by police for CCTV.
A few yards away from the shooting, a Jamaican food van owner said he had briefly left the scene – to locate a generator – when the incident took place.
He added: “When I came back, the police were everywhere. They are speaking to people in the pub.”
Another local said there were reports the gun had ‘ended up in the Thames.’
According to the resident, roughly 15 boys were armed with machetes during the attack – though this is yet to be confirmed by police.
Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card said: “Our thoughts remain with Eghosa’s family and loved ones. They are being supported by specially trained officers and have asked for privacy at this difficult time.
“I know the concern this has caused within Woolwich and the wider community, particularly considering Eghosa’s young age. We have an increased police presence around the area.
“While we have made three arrests, our investigation continues and I would urge anyone with any information to come forward and speak to officers.”
