Nelson Sylvester, also known as Ofunwa, was a member of the Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council in Enugu State. He was killed after being shot while representing the Eha-Ulo ward.
KURYALOADED has learned that the lawmaker was shot and killed at his home in Eha-Alumonah on Sunday evening.
Though specifics are still vague, a reliable source has revealed that the gunmen rushed the lawmaker’s home and began firing on him.
After the Councilor’s death, his body was found in a nearby complex, he said.
Tensions have arisen as a result of this new development in the town and the surrounding areas.
According to the source, “it is heartbreaking; it is too hard for us to swallow” that the suspected assassination occurred. Our pain is excruciating.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Enugu, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, did not return calls from KURYALOADED He was also texted, but as of this report’s writing, he had not replied.