One person has been confirmed dead, while three others were injured following an attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Assembly candidate in Ebonyi State.
The Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident via a statement on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Ukandu said the incident occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday at Amaezekwe community in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state.
Ukandu said the Command received a distressed call reporting a disturbance in the community and immediately dispatched operatives to the scene.
He stated: “Upon arrival, the operatives found four individuals with gunshot wounds and a burnt vehicle.
“One of the victims was confirmed dead at the hospital, while the three others are receiving medical treatment.”
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Meanwhile, the NDC candidate for Ezza South Constituency in Ebonyi State, Offia-Nwali, said suspected political thugs attacked his motorcade and set his Toyota Hilux vehicle ablaze.
Offia-Nwali, in a statement, said he and members of his entourage escaped unhurt during the incident.
He expressed sympathy to those affected by the attack and urged youths in the state not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to pursue personal ambitions.
“No political ambition is worth the life of any young person,” the NDC candidate said.
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