Five Killed As Gunmen Attack PDP, LP Convoys In Enugu

No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed after gunmen attacked the convoys of the Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party in Enugu.

The incident happened around Ekotu, Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu South Local Government Area, Enugu State late Wednesday.

OduNews had earlier reported that Oyibo Chukwu, the senatorial candidate of the Labour party in Enugu east was burnt to death in the attack.

In the same area, hoodlums also attacked the campaign bus the House Of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Enugu North/South Federal Constituency of Hon. Ofor Chukwuegbo, killing the driver and burning him together with the vehicle.

It is not clear whether he was the only person in the vehicle.