Former SUG President Killed in Rivers State

A young man named Endwell Ahuize Ejindu was tragically shot dead in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at around 9pm along Ula-Upata Road in Ahoada main town.

Ejindu, who was the Student Union Government President at Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Port Harcourt during the 2017/2018 academic year, was ambushed and shot at close range by unknown attackers.

Ejindu had been participating in a protest at the council headquarters earlier that day.

A viral video on social media showed him chanting and waving an Ijaw Youth Council flag along with other youths. The protest was against the extension of the LG chairmen’s tenure in the state.

After the protest, Ejindu boarded a motorcycle heading towards Ula-Pata Road. During the ride, three gunmen opened fire on him, killing him instantly. The motorcycle driver was also injured by gunfire and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Reports indicate that Ejindu and his wife had recently welcomed a new baby. As of now, the Rivers State Police Command has not provided any comments on the matter.