NDC Candidate’s Hilux Burnt in Ebonyi Attack

A political attack in Ebonyi State has left one person dead and three others injured, while a Toyota Hilux belonging to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Rollins Offia-Nwali was set ablaze.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Amaezekwe community, Ezza South Local Government Area of the state, as the candidate and his team were returning from the community.

According to reports, the Ebonyi State Police Command received a distress call about a disturbance and immediately sent officers to the scene.

Police spokesperson Joshua Ukandu said officers found four people with gunshot wounds and a burnt vehicle. One of the victims was later confirmed dead at the hospital, while three others were receiving medical treatment.

Offia-Nwali said suspected political thugs attacked his convoy and set his Toyota Hilux on fire. He added that he and members of his team escaped unhurt.