LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Unknown Gunmen have reportedly shot and killed a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Sylvester Efeurhobo, in Delta State.
It was gathered that the APC member was shot dead by the suspected hired assassins who stormed his country home in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State, Punch reports.
The deceased was a chairman of an APC support group in the locality known as the Achievers Group in Agbarho.
Efeurhobo was described as “a dedicated party faithful, a brother and father, generous to the bone”.
Party members in the community have since lamented the occurrence, calling on security agencies to bring the criminals to book.
“The perpetrators should be brought to book, as we do mourn the deceased”, the party leaders said.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the killing.
Mr. Edafe affirmed that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the gruesome murder as investigation is ongoing.
He said: “Confirmed, we are still investigating. So far, three suspects have been arrested”.
