No Truth To Viral Social Media Reports: Nigerian Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe Not Shot Or Killed

The claim circulating on Facebook since July 2023 that Nigerian Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has been shot and killed by gunmen at his residence in Abia State has been debunked…CONTINUE READING

The post in question from “SPARK NEWS” suggests that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe was allegedly shot dead following a gunfight between his security personnel and unidentified assailants in Abia State.

Despite Abaribe’s prominence in Nigerian politics, representing Abia South senatorial district and being a notable member of the People’s Democratic Party, there is no credible evidence or support from reputable media outlets confirming his death.

It is crucial to emphasize that if such a significant event had occurred, the news would have undoubtedly made headlines. Additionally, a reverse image search on the pictures provided in the post indicates that they are not recent and are unrelated to the reported incident.

Senator Abaribe himself has refuted the claim, labeling it as “fake news and a damned lie” in an interview with Vanguard, a local newspaper.

In conclusion, the assertion that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe was shot and killed in his residence in July is unequivocally false.