Aloko, who represented Nru Ward in the Nsukka Local Government Legislative Council, was said to have been hale and full of life until his sudden passing in the early hours of Friday.
The Nsukka Local Government Area was thrown into deep mourning on Friday following the sudden death of a serving councillor, Dan Aloko, a development many residents have described as heartbreaking and difficult to comprehend.
Aloko, who represented Nru Ward in the Nsukka Local Government Legislative Council, was said to have been hale and full of life until his sudden passing in the early hours of Friday.
News of his death spread quickly across the council area, leaving colleagues, friends and constituents in shock.
Those close to the lawmaker said there were no signs that anything was wrong, making his death all the more painful.
“He was very strong and healthy,” a community source said quietly. “Nobody expected this. It is like a bad dream.”
As tributes continue to pour in, many have described Aloko as a peace-loving man who devoted himself to the well-being of his people and maintained cordial relationships across political and social divides.
A close friend of the deceased, who asked not to be named, broke down while speaking about the loss.
“I am terribly devastated,” he said in tears. “We spoke just yesterday. He showed no sign of illness or weakness. This is the most shocking thing that has happened to me in a long time.”
Struggling to come to terms with the loss, the friend added, “Aloko was the best person in his village. He was kind, humble and always ready to help. Honestly, I still can’t believe he is gone.”
Residents of Nru Ward described the atmosphere in the community as heavy and sorrowful, with many struggling to accept the sudden departure of a man they regarded as a symbol of peace and unity.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nsukka Local Government Council had yet to issue an official statement on the death.
However, messages of grief and condolence continue to flood in from across the local government area, as the community mourns the painful loss of Aloko.