Just In: Labour Party women leader shot dead in Kaduna

The Labour Party Women Leader in Kaura, Kaduna State, Mrs. Victoria Chintex has been shot dead by unknown gunmen.

According to reports, the gunmen stormed her residence on Monday night and shot her dead, while her husband sustained gunshot injuries.

Confirming the incident, Edward Simon Buju, the Publicity Secretary of Labour Party, Zone 3, Kaduna State, described the late Mrs. Chintex as an industrious, hardworking and dedicated woman who died at a time the Party and the country needed her most.

He called on the people of Kaura Local Government and the Party faithful to be law-abiding.

The Publicity Secretary of Labour Party also called on the police to investigate and bring to book, those responsible for her untimely demise.