UK Police Reveals Why Nigerian-Born Footballer Was Shot Dead

Police in the United Kingdom have revealed why Odichukumma Kelvin Igweani, a Nigerian-born footballer, was shot and killed.

Igweani, a Nigerian footballer, was shot dead by officers responding to a call to a house where a youngster was found with critical injuries, according to NEWS DIRECT.

Following the news, the Federal Government issued a statement condemning Igweani’s death and urging the UK government to conduct a full and complete inquiry into the situation.

However, the police allege that the 24-year-old Nigerian held a youngster captive, according to the Daily Mail, which published an update on the incident on Monday.

Richard Woodcock, a 38-year-old council roads worker, was slain by the player after hearing screams during a domestic fight at the first-floor house, according to authorities.

Woodcock’s body was also discovered on the floor of Igweani’s flat in Milton Keynes, Bucks, according to the security agency.

The teenage player was shot four times and a taser was used, according to David Bannister of the Independent Office for Police Conduct at Milton Keynes Coroner’s Court.

Mr Woodcock died of head injuries, while Igweani, also known as Kelvin, was pronounced dead at the scene.

He said, “Neighbours reported hearing a female screaming and shouting for help. Richard Woodcock from the neighbouring house had gone to the address to help save the little child.

“However, having had to force entry, the officers immediately saw the deceased male, who has now been identified as Richard Woodcock, on the floor another male now known to be Kelvin Igweani, immediately became aggressive towards the officers.

“A Taser was discharged but this was ineffective, and Igweani barricaded himself within the main bedroom while a child could be heard crying. Entry was finally gained into the bedroom at which point a police firearm was discharged.”