Beheading of Abia LP chieftain callous – Orji Kalu

Senator Orji Kalu on Friday expressed sadness over the murder of Mr Zachary Maduka, a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Abia State.

Kalu, who represents Abia North in the upper legislative chamber, Kalu described the murder of Maduka, a member of his constituency, as callous and unacceptable.

Maduka, popularly known as Power Zac, was beheaded by unknown persons on Thursday at Uturu in Isikwuato Local Government Area of Abia.

The deceased was the Campaign Director of the LP in the 2023 elections in Uturu.

He also headed the campaign of the Member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Mr Amobi Ogah.

Maduka was also the home branch chairman of Uturu Union.

In a statement on Friday, Kalu urged security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the crime.

He condoled with the family of the deceased, and pledged to collaborate with the state governor, Alex Otti, and security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property in the senatorial district

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