The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the k!lling of a prominent politician, Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as “Okanga Mo,” in Nsukka.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the incident on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Ndukwe said Oloto was found in a pool of blood with deep suspected machete cuts to his head and stomach.

“Investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the murder of Ikechukwu Oloto, male, about 53 years old, in Nsukka,” he said.

 

“The Police received a report on September 17, 2026, at about 5:45 p.m., that he had been found in a pool of blood in his residence. Operatives promptly responded and found him with deep suspected machete cuts to his head and stomach.

 

“He was rushed to a hospital, where he was confirmed d3ad by the attending doctor. His remains were deposited at a mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while a manhunt has been launched for the assailants.” 

According to reports, Oloto, who hailed from Nsukka Local Government Area, was  attacked inside his residence at Odenigbo, Nsukka, on Thursday evening.