The Enugu State Police Command has ordered an investigation into an alleged shooting in front of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) secretariat in Enugu, which reportedly left a man injured and damaged five parked vehicles.
The incident occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, when unidentified armed hoodlums allegedly opened fire in front of the party’s secretariat.
In a press release issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Daniel Ndukwe, said the victim was repairing a vehicle parked along the road when he sustained a suspected gunshot injury.
He said police operatives responded to a distress call, restored normalcy and rushed the injured man to a hospital, where he is receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough investigation, identify the perpetrators and ensure their arrest.
In a related development, joint police and military operatives on Saturday dispersed suspected NDC members who gathered in a disorderly manner at the entrance to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
According to the Police, the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. after airport authorities restricted the party members from entering the airport in large numbers to receive their governorship candidate.
The restriction reportedly triggered a misunderstanding among the party members, which escalated into a fight and necessitated the intervention of security operatives.
The Commissioner of Police has urged political parties and their supporters to shun violence and conduct their activities in accordance with the law and existing peace accords.
He also reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to providing a level playing field for all political parties and called on them to notify the Police of their planned activities to enable adequate security arrangements.
The Police assured residents of its commitment to maintaining peace and security in the state as political activities continue.
