Buhari condemns killing of LP senatorial candidate, says ‘perpetrators deserve wrath of justice’

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of Oyibo Chukwu, candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu east senatorial district.

Chukwu was killed and sent ablaze after gunmen opened fire on his convoy during an attack on Wednesday.

Five of his supporters who were also with him died in the incident.

In a statement on Friday by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, Buhari described the killing as a “heinous crime”, and asked security agencies to fish out the perpetrators.

“President Muhammadu Buhari strongly condemns the gruesome killing of Chief Oyibo Chukwu, the Labour Party senatorial candidate for Enugu East Senatorial District and his personal aide,” the statement reads.

“The President believes that the perpetrators of this ignoble act, in Awkunanaw, Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State, have no respect for human life and dignity, and therefore deserve the wrath of natural and divine justice.

“The President affirms his avowed commitment to an election that is devoid of violence and rancour. He reminds all political actors that it is the choice of the electorate that counts, and therefore all eligible Nigerians should boldly exercise their civic rights without any fear of intimidation.

“The President directs security agencies to track down the culprits of this heinous crime, even as he commiserates with families of the victims, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Labour Party.

“President Buhari prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased and comfort for those who mourn.”