JUST IN: Gunmen Attacks PDP Candidate (SEE DETAILS)

Gunmen have attacked the campaign convoy of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, Oforchukwu Egbo.

The attack occurred at Eke-Otu in Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu South Local Government Area of the state.

According to reports, the hoodlums killed the driver of one of the buses in the convoy.

This incident comes just a few hours after gunmen attacked and killed the Labour Party senatorial candidate for Enugu East senatorial district, Mr Oyibo Chukwu, along with five of his supporters in the same area.

The increasing incidents of violence and killings during election campaigns are worrisome, and it is important that authorities take swift action to investigate and bring those responsible to justice.

Unfortunately, all efforts to speak with the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, proved abortive as he could not be reached on telephone as at the time of filing this report.

Our condolences go out to the family of the driver who lost his life and to all those affected by this senseless act of violence. It is crucial for all political parties and their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully during election campaigns, and for authorities to ensure the safety and security of all participants.