Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, on Sunday confirmed the killing of a councillor by gunmen in the just-concluded governorship poll.
The victim represented the Owerre Ezukala community in the Orumba South Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the tragic incident happened in Owerre Ezukala Ward 1 on Saturday.
Gunmen reportedly stormed the voting centre in the Owerre Ezukala ward one and shot the councillor while he was attempting to cast his vote.
Speaking shortly after being declared the winner of the poll, Soludo paid tribute to the councillor, identifying him as a member of the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
“I also note with sadness the sad news that some hoodlums went to a community. We understand they came from across the border, caused mayhem and even killed one of our supporters, a councillor who had just voted and was heading home,” he stated.
“They accosted him and shot him dead. That’s a councillor and an APGA chieftain. It’s very unfortunate. May his soul rest in peace.”
Soludo, however, commended security agencies for thwarting plans to disrupt the governorship election.
