Suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have reportedly killed the Labour Party (LP) candidate for Onuimo Local Government Area, Mr. Christopher Elehu.
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The gunmen were said to have struck in the early hours of Friday, shooting for over two hours.
According to reports, after killing the candidate, the gunmen also set his country home ablaze and destroyed his property including a motorcycle.
The gunmen, who were on the rampage, were said to have visited the houses of other politicians in the area but they did not meet them, according to Daily Trust.
A source said, “Gunmen have murdered Elehu, popularly known as Wasco who was the Labour Party candidate in Onuimo Local Government Area.
“They invaded his house when everybody had gone to sleep and shot for over two hours.”
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Michael Abattam, could not be reached for comments.