Suspected Political Thugs Attack Journalists in Ebonyi, Nigeria

A group of approximately 12 journalists faced an alleged attack by suspected political thugs in Idembia, Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The journalists were en route to cover an event organized by Chief Ifeanyi Nworie, a recent addition to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Their official vehicle, marked "Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)," was reportedly targeted by over 50 individuals. These suspected thugs are allegedly linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Reports indicate the attackers attempted to gain entry into the vehicle and searched for fuel to set it on fire. The driver managed to escape with the journalists before the vehicle could be engulfed.

The incident occurred as the journalists were heading to the event venue, which had been relocated to Nworie's residence after the original location was disrupted. The suspected thugs, reportedly wearing APC-branded T-shirts and led by a lawyer named Mr. Friday Agbom, allegedly barricaded the road leading to the residence. They also reportedly assaulted a passerby who was beaten and fell into a nearby bush.

More than 20 armed police officers were present at the original event site, located a short distance from where the road was reportedly blocked. The event organizers had moved the program to Nworie's compound following the initial disruption at the village square.