Tension has gripped the political community in Enugu State following the death of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chairman in Udenu Local Government Area, Chisimdiri Emmanuel Ngwu, in what is suspected to be a case of murder.
Ngwu, reportedly one of the longest-serving members of the ADC in the state, was found dead in the early hours of Wednesday, August 19, 2026, shortly after leaving his home.
A family source told our correspondent that Ngwu woke up early that morning and stepped out of the house, but never returned alive.
The source said the family became alarmed after realising he was missing, only for his lifeless body to be discovered outside the compound.
According to the source, injuries noticed on his body, including scratches around his neck and the unusual position of his head, heightened suspicions that he may have been killed.
The shocking discovery has plunged his family, friends and political associates into grief, while questions continue to mount over what happened to the ADC chieftain.
Meanwhile, two persons have reportedly been arrested by the authorities in connection with the incident.
The identities of the suspects and the details surrounding their arrest were not immediately made public as of press time.
Ngwu’s death has sent shock waves through the ADC in Udenu and the wider political circle in Enugu, with growing demands for a full investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death and bring anyone found responsible to justice.
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