In Enugu State, Nigeria, Nelson Sylvester, a lawmaker representing Eha-Ulo ward in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council, was shot dead at his residence in Eha-Alumonah by unknown gunmen. The assailants reportedly stormed his house and fired multiple shots at him. He sought refuge in a neighboring compound, where his lifeless body was later found. The incident has sparked tension in the town and surrounding communities. The police are yet to release an official statement, and the Police Public Relations Officer in Enugu, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, was not available for comment at the time of reporting.
In a separate incident in Lagos, the Nigeria Police Force is investigating the killing of a man at a nightclub allegedly by Trevboi, a former signee of Afrobeat singer Davido. A netizen posted on Twitter declaring Trevboi wanted and accusing him of being involved in the killing that took place at Bar 38 club in the Fadeyi area of Lagos. The Police Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that an investigation is ongoing and that the suspect fled the scene on foot, leaving behind his car and related documents, which are now in police custody.
