A faction allegedly led by Chinaza Nwachukwu and others, who are currently at large, is suspected to be behind the attack.
Imo Youth Leader Killed – In the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Stanley Nwoke, who was scheduled to become the youth leader-elect of the Umusi Olokwa village, has been murdered.
Following the announcement of Nwoke’s victory in the election that took place on January 3, 2025, it was gathered that he was murdered on the evening of Saturday, March 15, 2025. Moreover, four of his siblings were injured by the perpetrators, and nine homes were set on fire.
On Sunday, the Commissioner of Police for the state, CP Aboki Danjuma, paid a visit to the town to personally evaluate the severity of the destruction.
Chief Commissioner Danjuma expressed his disapproval of the murder and confirmed that arrests had been made, according to a statement issued by Henry Okoye, the officer in charge of public relations for the state police.
The statement read, “The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has condemned the gruesome murder of Stanley Nwoke, the Youth Leader-elect of Umusi/Olokwa Community in Owerri West LGA.
“The attack, which occurred on March 15, 2025, at about 9:00 PM, left four of his siblings injured and resulted in the burning of nine houses.
“Preliminary investigations reveal that the violence erupted after a youth election held on January 3, 2025, in which Nwoke was declared the winner. A faction allegedly led by Chinaza Nwachukwu and others, who are currently at large, is suspected to be behind the attack.
“In response to the incident, CP Aboki Danjuma, alongside his management team, visited the community for an on-the-spot assessment.
“During the visit, he commiserated with the bereaved families and those whose houses were destroyed. He assured them of the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and preventing future violence.
“Meanwhile, four suspects have been arrested and are currently undergoing investigation, while efforts are being intensified to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
“Additionally, the deceased’s body has been deposited at the morgue, and the injured victims are receiving medical care in the hospital.
“The Commissioner of Police assures the public that normalcy has been restored in Umusi/Olokwa Community, with security measures in place to prevent further unrest.
“CP urges all stakeholders to remain calm and law-abiding, emphasizing that violence is not a solution to disputes. He also calls on community leaders to adopt peaceful conflict resolution strategies to prevent future occurrences.”