A 2024 Toyota Hilux belonging to Rollins Offia Nwali, the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, candidate for Ezza South State Constituency in Ebonyi State, has been burnt in an alleged attack by suspected political thugs.
A video released on Saturday showed the burnt vehicle engulfed in flames following the incident, which reportedly occurred on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Amaezekwe community in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state.
The incident had triggered an exchange of gunfire between the suspected thugs and security operatives attached to the candidate.
Two of the suspected thugs were reportedly killed, while 10 others sustained serious injuries.
DAILY POST gathered that the attack occurred on Thursday afternoon as Nwali and his team were returning from the community.
The candidate later confirmed the incident in a post on his social media handle, disclosing that his vehicle had been set ablaze during the attack.
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Two Suspected Thugs K!ll£d as NDC Candidate Rollins Offia Nwali’s Hilux Is Burnt in Ebonyi State Footage shows a 2024 Toyota Hilux belonging to Mr. Rollins Offia Nwali, the NDC candidate for Ezza South State Constituency, burnt down in an alleged att@ck by thugs on 22nd, October, 2026 at Amaezekwe, Ezza South LGA, Ebonyi State. The incident reportedly led to an exchange of gunfire between the alleged thugs and security officers attached to the candidate. Two of the suspected thugs were reportedly k!ll£d, while 10 others sustained serious injuries.
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Two suspected thugs killed, vehicle burnt during attack on NDC candidate in Ebonyi [VIDEO]