PDP, LP clash leaves two persons dead in Ebonyi

Political thugs attacked supporters of Labour Party (LP) in Ikwo and Ohaozara local government areas of Ebonyi State on Thursday, leaving at least two persons dead.

One brand new Hiace bus was burnt down and properties worth millions of niara were destroyed during the attack, which was blamed on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Several others including the Ohaozara West candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Chukwu Obini, were brutalized following another round of attacks by some suspected thugs allegedly working for the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ohaozara and Ikwo Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State.

Coordinator of Ikwo Central Development Center, Chief Linus Amaga confirmed the death of Mr. Ogo Nwakpu of Agubia Ikwo in Ikwo Local Government Area of the State.

He alleged that the deceased who was attacked by some Peoples Democratic Party thugs after the Labour Party campaign rally in the community died following complications that arose from the injuries he sustained during the attack.

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