ENUGU, Nigeria – The Enugu State Police Command announced on Monday, July 17, 2023, that it had arrested a suspect implicated in the brutal murder of Hon. Nelson Sylvester Nnacheta, the Councilor representing Eha-Ulo Ehalumona Council Ward in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council.
Unknown gunmen assassinated Nnacheta on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in his residence in Eha-Alumonah, a crime that sent shockwaves through the community.
Daniel Ndukwe, the Public Relations Officer for the Enugu State Police Command, disclosed that one of the individuals alleged to be part of the criminal gang responsible for the killing is now in police custody.
“Police Operatives of the Command have arrested one male suspect and a member of the criminal gang, alleged to have attacked and murdered one Duhu Nelson Sylvester Nnacheta (a.k.a ‘Ofunwa’) identified as the Councilor representing Eha-Ulo Ehalumona Council Ward, on July 16, 2023, at about 11.30pm, at Umualoji Village in Ehalumona community of Nsukka LGA,” Ndukwe said.
The Commissioner of Police has subsequently ordered an intensive discreet investigation and manhunt for the remaining assailants involved in the brutal attack.
This incident adds to a series of violent crimes in the region, sparking renewed calls for improved security measures and enforcement.
As the investigation continues, residents hope for swift justice for the late councillor.
Nigeria Customs Service Officer Killed by Motorist in Kebbi
A Nigeria Customs Service officer, Aminu Abdullahi of the Kebbi Area Command, was killed while on duty by a motorist, Abdulwasiu Salawudeen.
The tragic incident occurred on July 13, 2023, when Salawudeen, driving a 2015 Toyota Corolla with chassis no: 2TBURHE3FC456204, struck Officer Abdullahi.
The injured officer was initially rushed to the General Hospital in Yauri for immediate medical attention.
Following primary care, he was transferred to the Orthopaedic Hospital in Wammako, situated in the Wammako Local Council Area of Sokoto State.
Despite the medical efforts, Abdullahi tragically succumbed to his injuries.
The Comptroller of the Kebbi Area Command, Dr. Ben Oramalugo, stated that Salawudeen and the vehicle involved have been transferred to the Kebbi Command Headquarters for further investigation.
In response to the incident, the Command organised a parade to honor their fallen officer and uplift the spirits of their personnel.
Dr. Oramalugo emphasized the parade’s purpose as a homage to officers who have paid the ultimate price and to foster unity, discipline, and encouragement amongst the ranks.
The Comptroller further emphasized the importance of officers seeing each other as brothers in uniform, aiding each other with intelligence and reinforcement.
In a separate development, the new Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Samuel Titus Musa, and his team, visited the Customs Area Comptroller.
Commissioner Musa underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration and mutual support in combating crime within the state.
In response, Dr Oramalugo reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service Kebbi Command to maintaining a synergistic relationship with the Nigeria Police Force in Kebbi.
This alliance aims to provide a peaceful atmosphere for the residents of Kebbi state, fostering development and growth.
He reassured the Police Commissioner of continued cooperation and synergy.
