The Presidential candidate of the Labour Peter Obi, on Thursday said the police must find the killers of the party’s senatorial candidate for Enugu East Oyibo Chukwu
He was killed Wednesday evening on his way from campaigns.
NPO Reports that his driver was reported burnt inside the car they were travelling in.
Obi, in his response, said he got the news of the killing with shock.
He condemned the killing of Barr. Chuckwu in its entirety adding that human lives is precious and must remain so.
“I received with deep shock and sadness, the news of the painful killing of Barr Oyibo Chukwu, the Senatorial Candidate of the Labour Party, for Enugu East Senatorial Zone.
“I strongly condemn the killing of Barr Chukwu in all its entirety. Human lives must remain precious, irrespective of political affiliation. The mindless bloodletting that occurs in the nation is beyond depressing. We must not continue to toe this dangerous path.
“Enough of the killings, now is time for healing. I sincerely condole with the bereaved family, the Enugu East Senatorial Zone and our dear Labour Party family, for this painful loss.
“I call on the law enforcement agents to fish out and bring to book,the perpetrators of this crime, and ensure that Nigerians freely exercise their civic duties without intimidation,” Obi wrote via his Twitter handle
He condemned the killing of Barr. Chuckwu in its entirety adding that human live is precious and must remain so.
“I received with deep shock and sadness, the news of the painful killing of Barr Oyibo Chukwu, the Senatorial Candidate of the Labour Party, for Enugu East Senatorial Zone.
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“I strongly condemn the killing of Barr Chukwu in all its entirety. Human lives must remain precious, irrespective of political affiliation. The mindless bloodletting that occurs in the nation is beyond depressing. We must not continue to toe this dangerous path.
“Enough of the killings, now is time for healing. I sincerely condole with the bereaved family, the Enugu East Senatorial Zone and our dear Labour Party family, for this painful loss.
“I call on the law enforcement agents to fish out and bring to book,the perpetrators of this crime, and ensure that Nigerians freely exercise their civic duties without intimidation,” Obi wrote via his Twitter handle