12 Nov 2023 | 07:33 PM UTC
Nigeria: Unidentified gunmen kill political leader in Nanka Ward 1, Orumba North Local Government Area, Nov. 11
Tight security likely in Orumba North LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria, as of Nov. 12, after masked gunmen kill political leader in Nanka Ward 1.
Increased security is likely in Orumba North LGA, Anambra State, as of Nov. 12, following the killing of Joel Mohel, chairman of the Youth Progressive Party (YPP), by unidentified gunmen in Nanka Ward 1 on the evening of Nov. 11. The incident occurred after a community meeting between Hon. Chinwe Nnabuife, the House of Representatives member for Orumba North and South, and precedes a court-ordered election rerun between the YPP candidate, Nnabuife, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Okwudili Ezenwankwo.
Authorities are likely to implement security checkpoints and roadblocks to locate the assailants, causing localized disruptions to transportation and business in the area. Additionally, there is a possibility of further politically motivated attacks before and after the election rerun. While no plans for protests are announced, demonstrations condemning the attack are expected in the coming days.
Exercise vigilance if operating in the impacted area. Avoid all protest that may materialize. Heed all instructions from local authorities.
