Nigeria APC Chieftain Assassinated by Gunmen at Home in Otukpo, Benue

The Digest:

A brutal assassination has claimed the life of a political figure in Benue State. Hon. Ejeh Udeh, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was shot dead by unknown gunmen who ambushed him at his Ugboju residence in Otukpo, executing the attack in front of his terrified family.

Key Points:

• The attack occurred around midnight on Monday at his home in Ugboju, Otukpo.
• Gunmen, who arrived on a motorcycle, lay in wait before surrounding and opening fire.
• The assassination was carried out in the presence of his family members.
• His body has been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.
• The motive behind the targeted killing is not yet known.
• This incident adds to the growing insecurity in the region.
• Details remain sparse as the situation is still developing.

This targeted violence underscores the pervasive storm of insecurity gripping the region, where even community leaders are not safe in their own homes.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria