Buhari Orders Security Agencies To Track Down Killers Enugu LP Senatorial Candidate
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of the Labour Party (LP) senatorial candidate for Enugu East Senatorial District of Enugu State, Barrister Oyibo Chukwu.
Mr Chukwu and his aide were killed by gunmen earlier in the week with several others injured.
While ordering that their killers be tracked down, Buhari said the perpetrators have no respect for life.
Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, in a statement said those behind the act “deserve the wrath of natural and divine justice.
“The President affirms his avowed commitment to an election that is devoid of violence and rancor.
“He reminds all political actors that it is the choice of the electorate that counts, and therefore all eligible Nigerians should boldly exercise their civic rights without any fear of intimidation.
‘The President directs security agencies to track down the culprits of this heinous crime, even as he commiserates with families of the victims, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and the Labour Party.
“President Buhari prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased and comfort for those who mourn”, Mr. Adesina said.
Barrister Oyibo Chukwu was killed by unknown assailants and his vehicle set ablaze.
