Imo North Senatorial Aspirant Shot Dead By Aide

Imo North Senatorial Aspirant Shot Dead By Aide
Imo North Senatorial Aspirant Shot Dead By Aide

Tragedy occured on Sunday at Okigwe Senatorial Zone of Imo State  following the alleged shooting of Ndubuisi Emenike, the Action Alliance Candidate in the 2019 senatorial election in the area.

Reports have it that Emenike was accidentally shot by a security aide who is a personnel of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps on his way back from a political meeting on Sunday. The official was attached to one Chief Ken Egwuai.

The renowned philanthropist turned politician was rushed to Federal Medical Center, Owerri where he was confirmed dead.

Imo North Senatorial Aspirant Shot Dead By Aide
Ndubuisi Emenike

The police spokesperson in the state, SP Orlando Ikeokwu confirmed the incident and disclosed that the NSCDC official was already in police custody.

“I can confirm the shooting of Ndubuisi Emenike,” Ikeokwu said. “The officer who shot him is presently in custody.”

This happened less than two months, his fellow contender in the 2019 election, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu slumped and died while taking his bath at his Abuja residence.

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