The home of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in Anambra was on Saturday unusually quiet as people trickled in to confirm the news of his death.

Mr Ubah, a sitting senator representing Anambra South District, died in London at 52.

The correspondent who visited the senator’s home in Umuanuka, Otolo village in Nnewi, reports that the giant entrance gates into the massive compound were locked.

There was also a heavy security presence around the area.

Some of his staff were seen discussing in groups and lamenting the sad news.

One of the staff, an Nnewi youth who preferred anonymity, said the community had lost one of its finest sons.

He said Mr Ubah was a backbone to youths in the community because of his empowerment and philanthropic activities.

“His death is still a shock to us. He was our pillar,” he said.

A motorcycle operator who identified himself simply as Obinna said the death of Mr Ubah was a heavy blow to the community, going by the security and peace they had enjoyed for some years.

Mr Obinna said Mr Ubah was able to protect Nnewi from the insecurity in Anambra South by employing, equipping and paying the local vigilance operatives in the area.

“He made life comfortable for us in Nnewi. He took our security as a priority,” he said.

(NAN)