Philip Udala, popularly known as Udala Uke has been assassinated by unknown gunmen at the Eke-Agu area of Abatete community, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Mr Udala, a multimillionaire is the chairman of Udala FC, an active participant in the Anambra Independent League, since it was founded in 2016 before it gained promotion to Nationwide League.
Also killed during the attack was the Secretary of Anambra Independent League (AIFL), Godsent Eriobu.
Eriobu, who also doubles as Manager of Udala FC, was in the convoy of Mr Udala when they ran into the gunmen who had allegedly attacked a Police Station in the area.
Rev. Obinna Dike, Chairman of AIFL who confirmed the death of the league secretary also said Philip Udala was set ablaze after gunshots fired at him reportedly failed to penetrate him.
Three police officers guarding Mr Udala were also killed.
Reverand Dike said the AIFL family was in a mourning mood as Udala and Eriobu were resourceful members of the management team.
Toochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra confirmed the incident but could not give details of casualties.
According to Ikenga, the information is still sketchy, I will get back to you when the investigation is thorough.
