GUNMEN KILL INEC STAFF, KIDNAP WIFE IN EBONYI

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An Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) Official Emmanuel Igwe has been reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen along the Ivo Local Government Area axis of Ebonyi State.

The victim, an Assistant Electoral Officer in Afikpo North LGA, encountered the assailants while on his way back from Abia State.

It is gathered that the victim’s wife (names withheld) was equally kidnapped by the unknown gunmen.

The victim was shot through the windscreen of his car, according to the police public relations officer, PPRO Ebonyi State Command, SP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, who confirmed that the incident occurred on Sunday about midday.

“We have began a manhunt for the assailants. We are hopeful that they will be apprehended. The victim was shot through the windscreen of his car “

In recent times, the route linking Ivo axis of Ebonyi State through Okigwe is said to have become a den for kidnappers masquerading as Fulani herdsmen.

Motorists are usually not seem on that route as they have chosen an alternative route to Imo, Abia and Enugu States.