JUST IN: Huge tension as gunmen kill chairman of biggest Enugu market, Stephen Aniagu, see photo

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism.

Enugu, Enugu state - Gunmen have killed Stephen Aniagu, the chairperson of Ogbete Market Traders’ Association in Enugu state.

Legit.ng reports that Ogbete is the biggest market in Enugu.

The market leader was attacked and killed at about 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 14. His killing occurred at Moses Ogbodo Junction close to Topland market in Amaechi axis, Enugu South local government area (LGA) of the state.

A video clip recorded after the attack was seen by Legit.ng on X (formerly Twitter).

In the clip, Aniagu's lifeless body lay on the ground in a pool of blood.

Several residents who gathered were heard lamenting the killing.

See the photo of the slain market leader below:

Gunmen have targeted politicians, police, soldiers, and electoral offices in southeast Nigeria in recent years.

Authorities have repeatedly blamed the controversial Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) for the violence. While a faction often denies responsibility for the fatal attacks, another clique tagged 'Biafra Liberation Army special squad', openly acknowledges being behind the attacks.

The caucus led by Finland-based Simon Ekpa has also been strongly linked by Nigerian authorities to the killings. However, Ekpa remains undaunted as he continues to encourage killings of security agents and dissents from his base in Europe.

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Source: Legit.ng