Crime

Gunmen killed A councillor in Enugu State.

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10 months ago

July 20, 2023

Stella Charles Akupue

Tension as gunmen kill councillor in Enugu

Gunmen killed A councillor in Enugu State.

Anxiety gripped Nsukka Local Government Council, Enugu State, on Monday following the reported killing of the councillor representing Eha-Uno ward, Eha-alumni community, Nelson Sylvester.

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He was said to have been shot dead by gunmen who chased him into his neighbourhood.

It was not clear at press time why he was killed, but sources disclosed that his killers invaded his house and started shooting.

He was said to have run into a neighbouring compound, where his lifeless body was recovered on Monday morning.

“It is heartbreaking; it is too hard for us to swallow. We are in deep agony,” the source said.

Meanwhile, the Police in the state could not confirm the killing as of the time of filing the report.

“I have not been briefed on such an incident. However, I’ll verify and revert back soon, please,” police spokesman Daniel Ndukwe told our correspondent.