Oyibo Chukwu killing adds to violent tension in Southeast Nigeria
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi decried the Oyibo Chukwu killing in Enugu on Wednesday.
Oyibo Chukwu was the Enugu East Senatorial candidate of the Labour Party.
“Enough of the killings, now is time for healing. I sincerely condole with the bereaved family, the Enugu East Senatorial Zone and our dear Labour Party family, for this painful loss.
“I call on the law enforcement agents to fish out and bring to book, the perpetrators of this crime, and ensure that Nigerians freely exercise their civic duties without intimidation,” outraged Obi said in a tweet on Thursday.
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Obi said he “received with deep shock and sadness, the news of the painful killing of Barr Oyibo Chukwu,” and “strongly condemn the killing of Barr Chukwu in all its entirety.”
According to Obi, “Human lives must remain precious, irrespective of political affiliation. The mindless bloodletting that occurs in the nation is beyond depressing. We must not continue to toe this dangerous path.”
Chukwu’s assassination
Oyibo Chukwu, who is aspiring to represent the Enugu East Senatorial district under the Labour Party was killed in Enugu on Wednesday night by yet-to-be-identified gunmen, barely 48 hours before the election.
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Oyibo Chukwu killing happened at Amichi, Awkunanaw Local Government area of Enugu while Chukwu was returning from a campaign rally by having the vehicle they were travelling set ablaze.
There were at least five other supporters with him.
The bodies of the victims were burnt beyond recognition.