A prominent Enugu State politician, Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as Okanga Moo, has been killed by suspected gunmen at his residence in Nsukka Local Government Area.
The politician was reportedly attacked at his home in the Odenigbo area of Nsukka on Thursday evening.
According to reports, the attackers stormed his residence and killed him during the incident. It was further alleged that a knife was used in the attack.
The circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear, as the events leading up to the incident have not been fully established. The identities of the attackers and their motive were also unknown at the time of filing this report.
The death was also announced by social media influencer, Senator Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, in a Facebook post. Ugwuanyi stated that the politician was killed at his residence in Odenigbo, Nsukka.
He further disclosed that the deceased was cut into pieces.
The reported killing comes as political activities and preparations for the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum across the country.
However, it was not immediately clear whether the incident was connected to Oloto’s political activities.
At the time of going to press, the Enugu State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement confirming the killing or providing details of any investigation into the incident.
