By PETER ANOSIKE

The Grow Orlu Project, a group saddled with the responsibility of fostering a united and peaceful Orlu zone to create the enabling environment for its growth and development, has condemned, in strong terms, the gruesome murder of the group’s General Coordinator for all the twelve Coordinators that make up the Imo West Senatorial District (Orlu Zone), Captain Tony Enoch (Rtd).

Reacting to the murder, the Facilitator/Director-General of the Grow Orlu Project, Prince Nixon Okwara, described the incident as most unfortunate and barbaric.

Recall that Captain Tony Enoch was gunned down by assailants during the late hours of Tuesday, May 9, 2023 while coming back from APC Stakeholders meeting held in his Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State.

Against this backdrop, Prince Okwara said that it has become very worrisome why people could condescend so low to the extent of taking other peoples’ life.

According to him, Captain Tony Enoch's assassination was a rude shock to the Grow Orlu family, the Kpakpando Political Family, Oru East, Imo State and Nigeria at large, especially those who encountered him while he lived.

The Director-General recalled that due to his outstanding nature and Leadership dexterity, the murdered Tony Enoch was entrusted with the position of Coordinator of all the Coordinators during the inauguration of the Grow Orlu Project held on July 9, 2022.

He said when it was almost time to enjoy the fruit of his Labour, his life was cut short by yet-to-be identified killers.

Prince Okwara who was also a member of the Presidential Campaign Council for Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Kashim Shettima, said: "Quite a horrible Tuesday!! Our hearts are heavy with grief, sadness, and pain.

“Capt. Enoch was a great and exceptional member and the General Coordinator of our team, “The Grow Orlu Project,” who made significant contributions to our group. His smart disposition, intellect, tireless work ethic, and unwavering commitment to the victory of our party and candidates were made manifest in that successful outing on the 25th of February elections.

“This is one but many losses to us, the Grow Orlu Project, the Kpakpando family, and the entire APC family. We condemn in strong terms this dastardly and senseless act of violence in our region. Capt. will not die in vain.” he said, while calling for justice for the deceased.

According to him, The Grow Orlu Project share in the grief of the immediate family at this difficult time, adding that Capt. Enoch would be missed by all who know him, both for his professionalism and dedication to the assignments.

He said that his killers would never know peace both here on earth and beyond.

Okwara also called on the Imo State government, the security agencies to, as a matter of urgency, fish out the perpetrators of the heinous crime so as to save the state from further tragedy.

He submitted that the Grow Orlu Project, as part of its cardinal duties, was aimed at ensuring a transparent and effective governance.

He fervently prayed for the peaceful repose of the fallen icon, Capt. Tony Enoch.

Until his death, the late Captain Tony Enoch held sway as the Oru East APC Campaign Council which saw to the landslide victory of all the APC candidates in the recently held Presidential, National Assembly and State Assembly polls where Oru East LGA recorded tremendous victories in each.