From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
A tragedy has occurred at Umulusi, Olokwa in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State as a youth leader, Stanley Nwoke was gruesomely murdered by his opponents participating in a youth election of the community at the weekend .
A source from the community told our correspondent that four of his siblings who were also attacked got serious injuries.
Narrating the cause of the incident, Okoye said Nwoke an aspirant to a youth election of the community held on January 3, 2025 declared winner but another faction led by his opponents who did not agree to his victory stirred violence that led to his death and subsequent razen of nine houses in the community .
Meanwhile, the police has identified one Chinaza Nwachukwu ,his rival as one of the suspects behind the incident.
Okoye said “Preliminary investigations reveal that the violence erupted over a youth election held on 3rd January 2025, after Nwoke was declared the winner. A faction allegedly led by Chinaza Nwachukwu and others, who are currently at large, is suspected to be behind the attack.
Already, the State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, alongside his management team has visited the community for an on-the-spot assessment.
During the visit, he commiserated with the bereaved families and those whose houses were destroyed. He assured them of the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and preventing future violence.