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By Madu Obi
The people of Nanka Community in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State have urged security agencies to fish out those responsible for the gruesome murder of the ward chairman of the Labour Party, LP, in Nanka, Nze Joe Mohale Ezenwegbu of Etti village on November 11, 2023 by unknown gunmen.
Spokesmen of the forum, Mr Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe and Barrister Chinwike Ezebube said the incident has continued to unsettle the residents of the community, due to what they described as slow investigation by security operatives.
In a statement in Nanka, the socio-cultural group called on the police and the Department of State Services DSS, to double their efforts in solving the mystery surrounding the murder of Ezenwegbu.
The Nanka Forum said: "Joe Mohale Ezenwegbu was shot by gunmen on the evening of Saturday, November 11, 2023 while he was seated at the Etiti Village Community Hall with friends, unwinding for the day."
"Earlier in the day, Joe Mohale Ezenwegbu, who was the Ward 1 chairman of Young Peoples Party (YPP), had hosted the member representing the Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chinwe Nnabuife, who is also the YPP candidate for the February 3, 2024 re-run election in the Constituency."
"The YPP candidate visited Chief Ezenwegbu and other party members in preparations ahead of the re-run election.
"Two hours after the event, he was shot by gunmen who allegedly called him "sabo" before he was shot in the lower abdomen. He died hours later at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi."
“He was known for his good heart and willingness to help people. He was a gifted grassroot politician loved by everyone. We will miss him for his outspoken nature and his ability to bring people together. He was one of a kind."
"Mohale Ezenwegbu's death should not be allowed to be swept under the carpet. His killers should be fished out and made to face the law."
"It will be unfortunate for the battle against insecurity in Anambra and the South East in general, should the killers of Joe Mohale Ezenwegbu go unpunished. It will indeed be a letdown to the government of Anambra State and the nation."
“The people of Nanka Community are presently in fear of the gunmen striking again. With the re-run election slated to hold February 3, 2024, there is palpable apprehension, which may reduce the number of people that will participate in the election".
According to the forum, Ezenwegbu's assassination came amidst several other unexplained killings and murders of prominent indigenes of Nanka.
They listed some of those murdered in the community include a one time Commissioner for Sicence and Technology in Anambra State, Hon. C. C. Okoli; a former President General (PG) of Nanka, Hon. Paul Chinedu; a former head of titled men in Nanka, who was beheaded by his murderers.
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