Rivers council chair accused of assault after school video goes viral
A young woman, Winnie Mila, has accused Eugene Epelle, Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area, of orchestrating an assault against her. The incident reportedly followed her social media post about poor conditions at a secondary school in her community. Winnie Mila claims the chairman and his brother were involved in the attack at her home. Eugene Epelle denies the allegations and says any injuries were accidental.
What happened
- Winnie Mila posted photos and videos online highlighting the dilapidated state of a secondary school in Oduoku Community and appealed for intervention.
- She alleges that after the video went viral, Eugene Epelle led thugs to her residence and supervised an assault on her.
- Winnie Mila claims the chairman's brother, Mon Dichita Epele, physically attacked her, causing neck injuries, and that neighbours intervened to stop further harm.
- Eugene Epelle denies orchestrating or participating in the assault, stating that any injuries were accidental during a confrontation.
- The chairman insists the dispute was an internal staff matter and not a deliberate attack.
