The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, ly.
The CP, who made the announcement while parading certain suspects at Umuahia police headquarters, told the public that the offenders would be brought to justice shortly.
He explained that Udensi had stopped at the Isi Court Axis of Olokoro in Umuahia South around 8 p.m. after a day of work when he was approached by three armed guys driving a Keke.
However, Udensi fought, and as he attempted to escape, the assailants shot him in the back, leaving him in a pool of blood.
While escaping towards Ubakala, the gunmen saw a Keke they believed was impeding their escape and fatally shot the driver.
According to an eyewitness, passersby hurried Udensi to the hospital, but he died shortly after treatment began.
The CP further added that police had initiated a manhunt for the assailants.