The husband of a Republican councilwoman in New Jersey who was gunned down outside her home wrote a birthday post for her a month in advance.
Eze Kings honored his wife Eunice Dwumfour’s birthday one month and one day before her 31st birthday after she was found dead in her car around 7.22pm on Wednesday night.
On Thursday he wrote: “4. March is your birthday, happy glorious birthday in addy my dear.”
He posted professional photos that featured Dwumfour’s wedding ring in many images. The couple married in November.
Investigators told ABC 7 that, among other things, they are investigating her husband’s ties to a church in Nigeria. The mother also reportedly spoke to her gunman just before she was shot, but no suspects have been named yet.
Eze Kings honored his wife Eunice Dwumfour’s birthday one month and one day before her 31st birthday after she was found dead in her car around 7.22pm on Wednesday night
On Thursday he wrote: “4. March is your birthday, happy glorious birthday in addy my dear.”
The Republican mother-of-one was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses claim the suspected gunman was seen speeding away from the Camelot at the La Mer apartment complex and an 911 call was made at 7.22pm.
Authorities say the councilwoman, who worked for a Nigeria-based church group, was the intended target – but have given no motive.
Friends of the politician said the killing could have been racially motivated as the couple lived in “Clanland”.
“We’ve all suggested that she doesn’t move to that part of Jersey — we call it ‘clan country,'” the friend, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Post. “That was a hit. That was an assassination.”
Another friend, Amos Martey, 52, from Ghana, told the Post: “I think color played a part. I think because she’s a minority. It could be related to her job… I could be wrong, but that’s how I feel. That breaks my heart.’
The Republican mother-of-one was found Wednesday with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead
Her white SUV was removed from the scene by authorities in the early hours of the morning.
Family members told USA Today that she lived on the property with her 12-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
Her sister Priscilla said: “She was always happy, very humble and respectful.”
No arrests have been made in the case at this time, Sayreville Police and Middlesex Borough Officers are investigating the incident.
Friends of the councilwoman hailed her as an “amazing friend” who “loved God.”
Detective Juan Rodriguez and Pastor Doctor Nelia Rodriguez posted online and said: “I saw them in the store this morning.
“I remember saying to her see you tomorrow at the HRC meeting, not knowing that tonight her life would end.
No suspects have been named, but investigators told ABC 7 that among other things they are looking into her husband’s ties to a church in Nigeria
The mother also reportedly spoke to her gunman just before she was shot
“I can not stop crying. She was 30 years young and full of life. You will be missed my dear precious friend.’
A friend told that she and her family had just returned from a church trip in Nigeria and described her as “bubbly and kind”.
Dwumfour was a Certified Business Analyst and Scrum Professional for Fire Congress Fellowship Inc. and part-time EMT.
She graduated from William Paterson University and served as church director for the Nigeria-based Champions Royal Assembly.
In addition, she ousted the incumbent Democrat in Sayreville County with a surprise election victory in November 2021 and did not stand for re-election until 2024.
In a statement, Sayreville Mayor Victoria Kilpatrick said: “The community is shocked and saddened by the loss of Eunice Dwumfour, who was a dedicated member of our Borough Council who was genuinely committed to serving all of our residents.
“The fact that she was taken from us through a heinous crime makes this incident all the more chilling.”
The couple married in November (pictured at their wedding)
Friends of the politician said the killing could have been racially motivated as the couple lived in “clan country”.
The mayor said she believes law enforcement will “bring this fast-moving investigation to a speedy and successful conclusion and look forward to the identification, arrest and successful prosecution of the individual responsible.”
Sayreville Republican Chairwoman Karen Bailey Bebert added, “We remember Eunice as she lived, not as she died.
“She was the embodiment of Sayreville, living the American Dream and overcoming challenges with determination and a smile.
“And always giving others time and love. She played Sayreville and will be missed terribly by all who were lucky enough to know her.’
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy added that he was “stunned” by her murder and branded it an “act of gun violence.”