A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Otukpo, Benue State, Hon. Ejeh Udeh, has been shot dead at his residence by unknown gunmen.
According to eyewitness accounts, the gunmen stormed Udeh’s Ugboju residence at about midnight, riding on a motorcycle and opened fire on him in front of his family.
They were said to have lurked in the shadows, waiting patiently for his return.
The moment he stepped into his compound, the attackers surrounded him and opened fire at close range. The chilling incident unfolded in full view of his wife and children, leaving the family traumatized.
Neighbors reported hearing sporadic gunshots that shattered the silence of the night, causing panic in the community. By the time they rushed out, Udeh was lying in a pool of blood.
He was later confirmed dead and his body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.
The killing has thrown the community into mourning, with residents describing the late politician as a grassroots mobilizer and a strong pillar of support for the APC in the area.
Security operatives have yet to issue an official statement on the assassination, but there are growing calls from residents and party members for an urgent investigation to track down those responsible.
The gruesome murder adds to the rising wave of insecurity in Benue State, where recent months have witnessed a series of violent attacks, kidnappings, and political tensions.
As the community grapples with shock, APC stakeholders and supporters are expected to react strongly in the coming days, demanding justice for Hon. Ejeh Udeh.
His body has since been deposited at the Otukpo General Hospital morgue.
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