By ELECTION 2019: APC CHAIRMAN IN BENUE STATE MURDERED BY UNKNOWN GUNMEN
Unknown gunmen have reportedly murdered Boniface Okoloho, the All Progressives Congress chairman in Ohimini LGA of Benue State.
BlackBox Nigeria gathered that the late Okoloho was reportedly shot and killed yesterday Saturday February 16th 2019 by some yet-to-be-identified assailants, on his way home from a party function.
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Confirming the sad development, the All Progressives Congress Governorship (APC) candidate in Benue State, Hon. Emmanuel Jime, strongly condemned the assassination of Okoloho.
Hon. Jime, who expressed deep sorrow over the gruesome murder of the late party chieftain, sued for peace and brotherliness in the politics of the state, calling on the government of Benue State and security agencies, to fish out the killers of Late Okoloho and bring them to book, to serve as deterrent to others who may want to further the politics of violence.
“I condemn in very strong terms, this unnecessary politics of violence and bloodshed, which has claimed the life of Mr. Okoloho, our beloved brother and staunch member of our great party in Ohimini.”
“Mr. Okoloho was one of the very committed leaders of our party in Zone C and we regret that he lost his life in such a horrible circumstance, in the service of his state and his party. May his gentle soul rest in peace,” Jime stated in a statement.
Ohimini is an Idoma dominated area in the state which forms part of Benue South Senatorial District.
In further confirmation of the tragic occurrence, a deputy commissioner of police in charge of operations in Benue State, Olubunmi Oshoko, confirmed there was such report from the particular local government.
“I cannot authoritatively confirm but there was something like that.”
“A case of culpable homicide was reported from that area but we haven’t gotten the full report,” he addressed the media in a telephone interview today.
