One person has been killed, and three others injured after gunmen allegedly attacked the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Assembly candidate for Ezza South Constituency, Ebonyi State.

The police spokesperson, Joshua Ukandu, said the incident occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday at Amaezekwe community, Ezza South Local Government Area.

Ukandu said the command received a distress call reporting a disturbance in the community and immediately deployed operatives to the scene.

“Upon arrival, the operatives found four individuals with gunshot wounds and a burnt vehicle,” he said on Friday. “One of the victims was confirmed dead at the hospital, while the three others are receiving medical treatment.”

Meanwhile, the NDC candidate, Rollins Ovu-Unata Offia-Nwali, said suspected political thugs attacked his motorcade and set his Toyota Hilux vehicle ablaze.

In a statement, Offia-Nwali said he and members of his entourage escaped unhurt.

He expressed sympathy with those affected by the attack and urged youths across the state not to allow politicians to use them to pursue personal ambitions.

“No political ambition is worth the life of any young person,” he said.