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Ameh Godwin, deputy editor of Daily Post, was reportedly attacked by thugs in Abuja on Wednesday.

The incident reportedly happened in Garki district of the nation’s capital.

Godwin said he was assaulted for criticising a certain candidate who is vying for the chairmanship of Ogbadibo local government area of Benue state.

The journalist said he was lured by a friend to a meeting at Area 8 where thugs reportedly sponsored by the candidate assaulted him on sight.

“He ordered them to deal with me and the boys started beating me. Blood was gushing out from my nose, and he was busy shouting. Kill the idiot. Kill the idiot while punching my head,” he said of the encounter.

Ameh said he managed to flee from the attack.

“I was taken to the police clinic where necessary tests were conducted because I sustained injuries. As we speak, I can’t move my body because of the magnitude of the beatings I received,” he said.