Deposed traditional ruler shot dead in Anambra

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It is unclear, for now, if the killing has any connection with politics.

He said the Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano has directed the Commissioner of Police in the state, Tony Olofu, to ensure that the killers were brought to justice.Mr Ikenga, an assistant superintendent of police, assured that the police were serious about the safety of all residents in the state.

Anambra, which is ruled by the All Progressives Grand Alliance , is scheduled to hold its governorship election on November 6.Charles Soludo, a former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria and governorship candidate of APGA in the state, wasin April and three police officers attached to him shot dead, while he was holding a political meeting in the state.

Anambra, like other states in the South-east region, has witnessed several killings and destruction linked to the activities of the pro-Biafra group, IPOB.

 

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