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Tension grips Orumba South LGA as unidentified assailants kill a local councillor at a polling unit; police deny knowledge of the incident.

A tragic incident reportedly occurred in Owerre Ezukala community, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday, as unknown gunmen allegedly shot dead a councillor during the ongoing governorship election.

According to eyewitness accounts, the councillor was killed while attempting to cast his vote at Owerre Ezukala Ward 1, when the assailants stormed the polling unit and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The sudden attack caused panic among voters and election officials present.

Sources described the deceased as a prominent political figure in the community. Social media posts from residents quickly spread news of the shooting. A Facebook user, Iyke Orji, wrote:

“While voting in Owerre Ezukala Ward 1, unknown gunmen came in and Read more...
https://dailyobserver.ng/councillor-reportedly-shot-dead-by-unknown-gunmen-during-anambra-governorship-election/

Genocide!

Seems to be the best word one can abuse now.

But I thought they were playing football

Eze finishing of agulu village Mr peter obi will never react or condemn it oo, since the incident was not in Lagos state

yarimo:
Eze finishing of agulu village Mr peter obi will never react or condemn it oo, since the incident was not in Lagos state

You have just reacted on his behalf

Háà, why didn't they just beat each other like happens in Presidential elections in Lagos state?

Oga ó. Àwọn whiter than white.

Apologies for being churlish about it, if the news is true may the Councillor's soul RIP. Election violence is no joking matter.

SolaOmoniyi:
Tension grips Orumba South LGA as unidentified assailants kill a local councillor at a polling unit; police deny knowledge of the incident.

A tragic incident reportedly occurred in Owerre Ezukala community, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Saturday, as unknown gunmen allegedly shot dead a councillor during the ongoing governorship election.

According to eyewitness accounts, the councillor was killed while attempting to cast his vote at Owerre Ezukala Ward 1, when the assailants stormed the polling unit and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The sudden attack caused panic among voters and election officials present.

Sources described the deceased as a prominent political figure in the community. Social media posts from residents quickly spread news of the shooting. A Facebook user, Iyke Orji, wrote:

“While voting in Owerre Ezukala Ward 1, unknown gunmen came in and Read more...
https://dailyobserver.ng/councillor-reportedly-shot-dead-by-unknown-gunmen-during-anambra-governorship-election/

The shooter is likely an IPOB member or an Obidient

Lol…ongoing genocide in anambra state but dem go jump and pass as usual