Labour Party Senatorial Candidate Killed in Enugu
Tragedy struck the Nigerian political scene on Wednesday when a senatorial candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. James Okugo, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Enugu State.
According to reports, the incident occurred at about 7:00 pm on Wednesday evening in the Nsukka Local Government Area of the state, where the deceased had gone to campaign ahead of the upcoming senatorial elections.
Eyewitnesses say that Mr. Okugo was addressing a crowd of supporters when the gunmen arrived on motorcycles and opened fire on him, killing him instantly. Several others were injured in the attack and have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
The motive behind the attack is still unknown, but there are speculations that it may be politically motivated, given that the senatorial elections are just a few weeks away.
Reacting to the incident, the Labour Party described the killing as “barbaric and senseless” and called on the security agencies to investigate the matter and bring the perpetrators to justice.
In a statement released on Thursday morning, the party said, “We condemn in the strongest possible terms the killing of our senatorial candidate, Mr. James Okugo. This is a barbaric and senseless act that has no place in our society. We call on the security agencies to investigate this matter and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.”
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the incident and says that it has launched an investigation into the matter. The state police spokesperson, Mr. Daniel Ndukwe, said that the police are working to unravel the motive behind the attack and bring the culprits to book.
Meanwhile, the incident has sparked outrage among Nigerians, with many taking to social media to express their shock and condemn the killing.
The senatorial elections are scheduled to hold on March 5, 2023, and with this incident, there are concerns about the safety of candidates and voters alike. The security agencies must step up their efforts to ensure that the elections are free, fair, and devoid of violence.
In conclusion, the killing of Mr. James Okugo is a sad reminder of the insecurity and violence that continue to plague our society. It is important that the security agencies take swift action to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice and ensure that such incidents do not recur. Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased and to the Labour Party at this difficult time.
Labour Party Senatorial Candidate Killed in Enugu
