By Sandra Kenneth
Fear and tension have gripped residents of Odenigbo in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State following the brutal murder of a prominent politician, Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as Okanga Moo.
The late politician was reportedly attacked and killed inside his residence on Thursday evening by unidentified assailants.
While details surrounding the incident remain sketchy, reports circulating on social media indicate that the attackers allegedly used sharp weapons, including a knife, to launch a deadly assault on the politician inside his home.
Confirming the incident in a post on social media, prominent local influencer Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi disclosed that Oloto was targeted in his residence.
“Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, aka ‘Okanga Mo’, was killed yesterday evening by unknown gunmen in Nsukka, right in his residence at Odenigbo,” Ugwuanyi stated, describing the nature of the attack as exceptionally brutal.
As of the time of filing this report, the motives behind the attack and the identities of the perpetrators remain unknown.
The Enugu State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement regarding the assassination, and efforts to reach security authorities for clarification are ongoing.
