The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the murder of a Councillor representing Eha-Ulo ward, in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council, Enugu State, Nelson Sylvester.
Sylvester, who was popularly known as Ofunwa, was shot dead Sunday night by gunmen at his residence in the Eha-Alumonah community.
Although the Councilor ran into a neighbouring compound during the attack, he died as a result of the bullet wounds.
The police public relations officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe who confirmed the incident said an investigation into the gruesome killing had been launched.
