TheCable

Gunmen have allegedly killed two members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at a party meeting in Izzi LGA, Ebonyi.

The incident was said to have occurred in Mkpuma Akpatakpa village on Friday night.

Two injured persons were said to be receiving treatment at Alex Ekwueme federal university teaching hospital, Abakaliki, the state’s capital.

“The gunmen, who were said to be two in number reportedly operated on a motorcycle,” a source who didn’t want his name mentioned said.

“They were said to have quickly zoomed off as soon as they completed their assignment.

“Many are still wondering if the attack was connected with the 2023 general election in the state.”

Stanley Emegha, the APC state chairman, confirmed the development to TheCable on Saturday, adding that the incident was masterminded by the opposition party.

“Our members were attacked at their meeting. Some hoodlums attacked them and two of them were killed, while some were injured,” he said.

“We are sure that the opposition is responsible for the attack, especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). All we are calling for is for peace to reign in Ebonyi state. Killing the people of Ebonyi because of politics isn’t the right thing to do.”