The Labour Party candidate representing Onuimo Local Government Area in the Imo State House of Assembly, Christopher Elehu, has been killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be hired assassins.
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According to reports, the assailants also set Elehu’s residence ablaze and destroyed his properties, including a motorcycle.
The gunmen were said to be on a rampage and had invaded the houses of other politicians in the area but met their absences. It was gathered that their gunshot lasted for over two hours without restriction.
A source who pleaded anonymity said, “They have killed Christopher Elehu, popularly known as Wasco. Until his death he 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. “They killed the man and burnt his house. They also destroyed his property. His corpse was laying on the floor with matchet cuts when villagers gathered in the morning.”
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However, as at the time of filing this report, the state police command is yet to issue an official statement on the murder.
