By Favour Goodness
Gunmen on Sunday evening reportedly attacked a rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nnewi, Anambra state.
It was gathered that one APC staunch member, whose identity could not be ascertain as of press time was killed in the attack while scores were wounded.
The APC state Publicity Secretary, Okelo Madukaife confirmed the incident to our correspondent.
He said, “The evening attack has led to the cold death of a committed party official and the hospitalisation of many others”
“Our great party regrets the invasion of our party office and attack of members who were gathered for a meeting in Uruagu Ward 3,Nnewi by persons yet unidentified.
“We regret the loss and regard it as one violence too many in an Anambra State that ought to be the safest state in Nigeria,if official claims were anything to go by.
“We speak for the mood in our dear state where similar attacks took place at Afor Nnobi Junction, on the same day killing men of the Vigilante in Alor, Idemili South in transit and call for a total halt.
“In the time being, we request specific investigation of this Nnewi incident to avoid a bandwagon thought line, as we are leaving all options open.
“Our party commiserates with the family of the deceased who will be identified in the near future and assure that that their loss is our loss and Anambra State loss, but that their son shall not die in vain.
“We acknowledge security in Anambra State as an area that requires serious intervention.
It was gathered that a staunch campaigner of Soludo for Governor, Dr Omenugha was attacked in the Idemili area of the state and his car set ablaze.
Police are yet to confirm the two incidents as of press time.
