The Enugu State Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged shooting at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretariat in Enugu. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the incident occurred on Saturday, October 10, at about 2:30 p.m. The alleged shooting was carried out by unidentified armed hoodlums. The incident reportedly left a man with a suspected gunshot injury and resulted in damage to the windscreens of five parked vehicles.
The police were quick to respond to the incident, with operatives promptly moving to the scene to restore normalcy. The injured victim was rushed to a hospital, where he is receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of the alleged shooting.
This incident is not the only one that occurred on that day. In a separate incident at 11:30 a.m. on the same day, joint police and military operatives dispersed suspected NDC members who gathered in a disorderly manner at the entrance to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. According to Ndukwe, airport authorities restricted the party members from entering the airport in large numbers to receive their governorship candidate.
A misunderstanding reportedly arose among the party members and escalated into a fight, prompting the intervention of the joint security operatives. The police and military operatives were able to disperse the crowd and prevent further violence. The incidents highlight the need for political parties and their members to shun violence and conduct their activities in accordance with the law and existing peace accords.
The Enugu State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to providing a level playing field for all political parties. The Commissioner of Police has reaffirmed that the command will ensure that all political parties are able to carry out their activities without fear of intimidation or violence. The command has also urged political parties to notify the police of their planned activities to facilitate adequate security arrangements.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has been embroiled in controversy in recent times. The party has been involved in a number of high-profile cases, including a court case in Edo State where the party's candidate's information was challenged by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party has also been involved in a court case where it sought to void sections of the Electoral Act.
The investigation into the alleged shooting at the NDC Secretariat is ongoing, with the police working to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The incident has raised concerns about the level of violence and intimidation in the country ahead of future elections.
Key points
- The Enugu State Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged shooting at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretariat.
- The incident occurred on Saturday, October 10, at about 2:30 p.m.
- The Commissioner of Police has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
