APC Presidential Campaigner Murdered In Imo

• Captain Tony Enoch, a retired military officer and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, was shot and killed in Imo State.

• The incident occurred in his hometown in Oru East Local Government Area.

• Captain Enoch was ambushed by his assailants, who instructed him to stop his vehicle before opening fire on him.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Captain Tony Enoch, a retired military officer and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, was shot and killed in Imo State. The incident took place in his hometown in Oru East Local Government Area, leaving the community shocked and grieving.

Captain Enoch, who also happened to be a kinsman of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, was targeted and murdered while returning from an APC Stakeholders meeting held at the Oru-East council headquarters.

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As the Coordinator of Grow Orlu Project, a political structure associated with the Senator-elect of the Imo West Senatorial District, Osita Izunaso, his contributions to the party were highly regarded.

According to an eyewitness account shared with Daily Trust, Captain Enoch was ambushed by his assailants, who instructed him to stop his vehicle before opening fire on him. The shooting occurred near Awomama Technical School in Oru-East. Following the attack, the gunmen callously dumped his lifeless body into the trunk of his car.

The news of Captain Enoch’s tragic death has sent shockwaves throughout the community and the political circles in Imo State. His untimely demise serves as a grim reminder of the persistent security challenges faced by political figures and citizens alike in the state.

The Imo State Police Command has been alerted about the incident, and investigations into the matter are underway. Authorities are working tirelessly to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

The assassination of Captain Tony Enoch highlights the urgent need for increased security measures to protect political figures and ensure the safety of the public in Imo State. The APC and other political parties have condemned the act, calling for a thorough investigation and for the perpetrators to be held accountable.

As the community mourns the loss of a dedicated member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, condolences and tributes have been pouring in from various political figures, friends, and well-wishers.

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Captain Enoch’s tragic demise serves as a somber reminder of the challenges faced in the pursuit of a peaceful and prosperous political environment in Imo State.

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