Enugu LP Senatorial Candidate, 5 Aides Shot Dead, Set Ablaze

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Gunmen have killed Oyibo Chukwu, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for Enugu east senatorial district.

Chukwu was reportedly killed at Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu south LGA of Enugu last night when gunmen opened fire on his convoy.

The gunmen reportedly killed five of his supporters who were with him in the car.

Chukwu’s death came days before the presisential and national assembly elections in the country.

Chijioke Edeoga, the Enugu LP governorship candidate said the car conveying Chukwu and his supporters was set ablaze after they were killed.

His words: “It is true that our senatorial candidate for Enugu East senatorial district for Saturday’s election has been killed. They (gunmen) shot him and five others and set them ablaze,” The Punch quoted Edeoga as saying.

“Our party members are being targeted for assassination by political parties that felt threatened by the rise of the Labour Party in the state and are afraid they may lose Saturday’s election.”