1 dead, 3 injured in alleged attack on NDC candidate’s convoy in Ebonyi

Ebonyi State police confirmed that one person died and three others were shot and injured in an alleged attack on the convoy of Offia-Nwali, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ezza South Constituency. The incident occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday in Amaezekwe community, where officers sent to the scene also found a burnt vehicle. Offia-Nwali said suspected political thugs attacked his motorcade and set his Toyota Hilux ablaze; he and his entourage escaped unharmed. He expressed sympathy for those affected and urged young people not to let politicians use them for personal ambitions.