In a tragic event, the Enugu State community is reeling from the loss of Mr. Ejike Ugwueze, a prominent aspirant for the chairmanship of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area (LGA). Mr. Ugwueze, the younger brother of the late Hon. Chijioke Ugwueze, who represented Isi-Uzo Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, was brutally assassinated by gunmen yesterday evening near Neke Idenigbo on the Enugu East LGA express road.
According to reports, The incident occurred shortly after Hon. Ejike Ugwueze had attended a burial ceremony in Isi-Uzo. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants ambushed Ugwueze's vehicle, opening fire and killing him on the spot. The gunmen also abducted his close friend, a former councillor whose name has not been released, during the same attack.
Mr. Ugwueze was a respected figure in Enugu politics, known for his dedication and commitment to public service. His candidacy for the chairmanship of Isi-Uzo LGA was seen as a strong bid, backed by his vision for local development and his family's legacy of public service. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through the community, sparking an outpouring of grief and condemnation.
Hon. Chijioke Ugwueze, his late brother, had also been a prominent political figure in the region before his untimely death. The Ugwueze family is well-known in the constituency, making this second tragedy within their ranks even more devastating for local residents.
Community leaders and political figures have expressed their sorrow and outrage over the killing.
Residents of Isi-Uzo and surrounding areas are in mourning, with many calling for increased security measures to protect citizens and prevent such attacks in the future. The assassination of Mr. Ejike Ugwueze has highlighted the ongoing issues of insecurity and violence in the region, prompting renewed calls for government action to address these challenges.
In the meantime, the Ugwueze family and the entire Isi-Uzo community are left to grapple with the loss of a promising leader and the uncertainty surrounding the fate of his kidnapped friend. As Enugu State mourns, the legacy of Hon. Ejike Ugwueze's dedication to public service will undoubtedly be remembered, even as the community seeks justice and healing in the wake of this tragedy.
