A heartbreaking incident has shaken the community of Ekpoma, Edo State, as residents mourn the loss of a promising young businessman, Jusewayne, the CEO of Principal Takeout. His food outlet had become a popular spot where locals purchased meals such as Indomie noodles and rice, especially in the evenings.
Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to his family, Jusewayne’s life was cut short in a devastating manner.
According to accounts shared by those close to him, the tragedy unfolded when he left home to pick up an order from his wife. Reports suggest that suspected kidnappers attempted to abduct him, dragging him toward the bush. In a desperate bid to escape, he tried to run, but the assailants opened fire.
Witnesses claim he was shot multiple times—two or three rounds—before collapsing. Efforts to rush him to the hospital proved futile, as he was pronounced dead before receiving medical attention.
The loss is particularly painful given the timing. Jusewayne had married just last year, and he and his wife recently welcomed a baby boy.
The day of the incident, Sunday, was meant to be a joyous occasion—the dedication ceremony of their child. Instead, it turned into a day of mourning, as the community grappled with the cruel reality that the father would never witness his son’s milestone.
Friends and neighbors describe him as a hardworking, visionary young man who had built his business from the ground up. His death underscores the growing fear and insecurity that many Nigerians face daily, with kidnappings and violent attacks leaving families shattered. The sorrow is compounded by the sense of helplessness, as people lament that “no one is safe in this country anymore.”
