Crimes

Gunmen behead LP chieftain in Abia

Gunmen have killed a Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Zachary Nmaduka, in Amelechi Akpukpa, Isiukwuato Local Government Area of Abia State.

Confirming the incident on Thursday, September 14, 2023, the Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, said the 70-year-old LP chieftain, also known as Power Zack M, was attacked, shot, and beheaded by unidentified assailants at a drinking joint in Amelechi Akpukpa community.

He said: “Upon receiving this distressing information, a joint team comprising police and army personnel was swiftly dispatched to the scene.

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“Tragically, they recovered Nmaduka’s lifeless body.

“Photographic evidence was captured at the scene, and the deceased’s remains were promptly evacuated and deposited at Marist Mortuary, Uturu.”

Chinaka added that investigations to unravel the killers of the LP chieftain was ongoing.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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