His killing comes just weeks after he was declared the winner of the youth leadership election held on January 3, 2025.
A newly elected youth leader, Stanley Nwoke, of Umusi Olokwa community in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, has been murdered by unidentified assailants.
It was gathered that the attackers struck on the night of Saturday, March 15, 2025. They also injured four of Nwoke’s siblings and set nine houses ablaze, leaving the community in shock.
His killing comes just weeks after he was declared the winner of the youth leadership election held on January 3, 2025.
Meanwhile, in response to the incident, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, visited the community on Sunday to assess the destruction firsthand.
In a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, CP Danjuma strongly condemned the attack and confirmed that arrests had been made in connection with the crime.
Henry noted that CP Danjuma has condemned the gruesome murder of Nwoke, the Youth leader-elect of Umusi/Olokwa Community in Owerri West LGA.
The statement read, “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.
He said, “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,” Henry added.
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