Gunmen have killed Nelson Sylvester, a councillor of Eha-Ulo Ehalumona ward in Nsukka LGA of Enugu state. Confirming the development in a statement on Monday, Daniel Ndukwe, police spokesperson in the
Gunmen have killed Nelson Sylvester, a councillor of Eha-Ulo Ehalumona wardConfirming the development in a statement on Monday, Daniel Ndukwe, police spokesperson in the state, said the incident occurred at about 11:30 pm on Sunday.He said a man suspected to be involved in the murder has been arrested.
“Meanwhile, the commissioner of police has ordered intense discreet investigation and manhunt of the assailants.”
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