Tragedy has struck in Enugu State as Ejike Ukwueze, an aspirant for the position of local government chairman, was shot dead last Friday night.
The PDP chieftain, who was vying for the chairmanship in the Isi-Uzo local government election, was killed while driving through Neke Odenigbo in the Enugu East local government area.
Eyewitness reports indicate that Ukwueze’s vehicle was blocked by assailants who then shot him multiple times before fleeing the scene.
A viral video, circulating widely on WhatsApp, shows the aftermath of the attack: Ukwueze lying lifeless in his bullet-riddled Lexus SUV with the vehicle’s doors open. Local residents have described the incident as a political assassination.
The Enugu State Police Command confirmed the incident. Daniel Ndukwe, the police spokesperson, stated that an investigation into the attack is currently underway.
