An election observer shot dead by a Police officer in Enugu State

A yet-to-be identified election observer has reportedly been shot dead by a police officer in Umuida community, Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze north local government area of Enugu state. The Cable reports that the observer was shot in the head by the police officer stationed close to the residence of Ayogu Eze, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

The observer was first rushed to the St Mary hospital and then transferred to another hospital where he was said to have died.