Tues.28 September 2021….Gunmen have allegedly killed a ward chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chukwuemeka Nwokenagu, in Nnobi, near Nnewi, Anambra State.

 

Other persons including vigilante members, have also beeen reportedly killed and vehicles  set ablaze during the attack which occurred at Afor -Nnobi, Idemili South local government area of the state.

 

We also gathered that One of the vehicles burnt by the hoodlums belonged to Dr Nelson Omenugha, the son of Anambra Commissioner for Basic Education, Prof Kate Omenugha.

 

In a related event, Gunmen invaded a rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Uruagu, Nnewi, Anambra State, allegedly killed one person injured many others.

 

The APC State Chapter secretary, Chukwuma Agufugo who confirmed the incident said the incident led to the demise of a member and  other citizens hospitalized.

 

Meanwhile, the state commissioner of Police,Tony OLOFU has detailed police crack team to investigate the incidents.

 

Anambra state is preparing to elect a successor of Governor Willie Obiano come 6th of November, residents are hoping the attacks should be discouraged  not to deter people from participating in the voting exercise.