He was killed alongside his personal assistant and several supporters.
Chukwu was ambushed in the Amechi Awkunanaw area of Enugu while returning from a campaign rally. He was killed alongside his personal assistant and
The murder was condemned by then-President Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate Peter Obi, and international figures, including U.S. President Joe Biden . presidential candidate Peter Obi
His younger brother, Kelvin Chukwu , was nominated to run in his place. and international figures
The attackers shot the victims and subsequently set their vehicle ablaze with petrol bombs.
He was considered a frontrunner for the seat, leading many to suspect a political assassination. Immediate Aftermath