AGS NEWS – Endwell Ahuize Ejindu, a young man, was shot dead in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Ejindu was ambushed and shot at close range by unknown assailants along the Ula-Upata Road in Ahoada main town around 9pm on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Ejindu was the Student Union Government (SUG) President of Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, during the 2017/2018 academic session.

Reports indicate he participated in a protest at the council headquarters on Tuesday, with a viral video showing him chanting and waving an Ijaw Youth Council flag alongside other youths.

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Sources say Ejindu left the protest, where they were demonstrating against the extension of the LG chairmen’s tenure, and boarded a motorcycle.

As the motorcycle headed towards Ula-Pata Road, three gunmen opened fire on him.

Ejindu died instantly, while the motorcyclist, who was injured, was taken to a hospital for treatment.

It was also revealed that Ejindu and his wife had recently welcomed a baby.

The Rivers State Police Command has not yet commented on the incident.