Youth Leader-elect Stanley Nwoke Murdered in Imo, Four Siblings Injured, Nine Houses Razed

• Youth Leader-elect Stanley Nwoke Killed in Imo State, Four Siblings Injured in Attack
• Nine Houses Razed Amid Post-election Violence in Umusi Olokwa Community
• Police Arrest Four Suspects, Launch Manhunt for Others Involved in the Killing

Stanley Nwoke, the youth leader-elect of Umusi Olokwa community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, has been killed.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nwoke was murdered on the night of Saturday, March 15, 2025, just over two months after winning the community’s youth leadership election held on January 3, 2025.

During the attack, four of his siblings sustained injuries, while the assailants also set nine houses on fire.

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Community sources revealed that tensions had been high following the election results.

In response to the incident, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, visited the community on Sunday to assess the extent of the destruction firsthand.

A statement from the state Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, confirmed the attack and subsequent arrests.

“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has condemned the gruesome murder of Stanley Nwoke, the Youth Leader-elect of Umusi/Olokwa Community in Owerri West LGA. The attack, which occurred on March 15, 2025, at approximately 9:00 PM, left four of his siblings injured and resulted in the destruction of nine houses.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the violence erupted due to disputes over the January 3, 2025, youth election, which Nwoke won. A faction allegedly led by Chinaza Nwachukwu and others, who remain at large, is suspected to be behind the attack.

“In response, CP Aboki Danjuma and his management team visited the community for an on-the-spot assessment. He extended condolences to the bereaved families and those affected by the destruction, assuring them that the Command is committed to delivering justice and preventing future violence.

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“So far, four suspects have been arrested and are undergoing investigation, while efforts are being intensified to track down the fleeing perpetrators.

“The deceased’s body has been deposited in the morgue, and the injured victims are receiving medical treatment at the hospital.

“CP Danjuma assures the public that normalcy has been restored in the Umusi/Olokwa community, with security measures in place to prevent further unrest. He urges all stakeholders to remain calm and law-abiding, emphasizing that violence is never a solution to disputes. He also calls on community leaders to embrace peaceful conflict resolution methods to prevent future occurrences,” the statement reads.

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