Tag: Philip Shekwo

  • Nine suspects arrested for murder of Nasarawa APC chairman

    Nine suspects arrested for murder of Nasarawa APC chairman

    No fewer than three suspected persons connected with the gruesome murder of the Nasarawa State Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Philip Shekwo, were killed on Friday by military operatives in the Loko of the state while nine other suspects were also arrested during the operation. Governor Abdullahi Sule revealed this while hosting the national leadership…

  • Gov. Sule condemns killing of Nasarawa APC Chairman

    Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has condemned the killing of the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Philip Shekwo, describing it as unfortunate. Shekwo was abducted by gunmen at about 11 p.m. on Saturday from his residence in Bukan-Sidi, Lafia, as confirmed by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Bola…

  • APC Chairman’s death suggests assassination – Police

    APC Chairman’s death suggests assassination – Police

    The Police have said the manner by which Mr Philip Shekwo, the late Nasarawa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) died, suggested a case of assassination rather than kidnapping. Mr Bola Longe, Commissioner of Police in the State made this known on Sunday in Lafia, saying the lifeless body of the victim was…

  • BREAKING: Kidnapped Nasarawa APC Chairman found dead

    BREAKING: Kidnapped Nasarawa APC Chairman found dead

    Mr Philip Shekwo, the Nasarawa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been found dead. The Police Command in Nasarawa State confirmed the abduction of Shekwo by gunmen on Saturday. A member of the APC in Nasarawa State, who asked not to be named, confirmed the death of Shekwo. The APC chairman was…