Gunmen kill Councilor in Enugu, Police arrest one Suspect

The Enugu State Police Command has apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in the killing of Nelson Sylvester, also known as Ofunwa, a councillor representing the Eha-Ulo Ward in Nsukka Local Government Area.

Sylvester was shot and killed at his residence in Eha-Alumonah community on Sunday by gunmen suspected to be assassins.

DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident and stated that a manhunt had been launched to capture the remaining suspects.

In a statement released on Monday, Ndukwe said, "Police operatives of the command have arrested one male suspect and a member of the criminal gang alleged to have attacked and murdered Nelson Sylvester (aka Ofunwa), the councillor representing the Eha-Ulo Ehalumona Council Ward, on July 16, 2023, around 11.30 pm at Umualoji Village in the Ehalumona community of Nsukka Local Government Area.

The Commissioner of Police has ordered an intense discreet investigation and manhunt for the assailants."

According to a community source, the gunmen stormed Sylvester's house and opened fire on him. After sustaining gunshot wounds, the councillor sought refuge in a neighboring compound but tragically succumbed to his injuries there.

The source added, "After the attack, residents searched for him at his house but could not find him. We thought he had escaped, but unfortunately, we discovered his lifeless body in the backyard of the neighboring compound."

The investigation into the assassination continues as authorities strive to apprehend the remaining perpetrators involved in the crime.

Source: https://ribdo.com/news/gunmen-kill-councilor-in-enugu-police-arrest-one-suspect

Na wa oh, to be a politician in this country needs spiritual back up even councilor too dey get assassin abi na cult related killings?

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