Benue PDP media consultant escapes attack as car is set on fire
A newly appointed media consultant for the Benue State Peoples Democratic Party, Bemgba Iortyom, was attacked by suspected political thugs. The incident occurred in Makurdi while he was trying to park his car. Iortyom managed to escape, but his vehicle was set ablaze by the assailants. The matter has been reported to the police, and investigations are ongoing.
What happened
- Bemgba Iortyom was attacked by five unknown assailants while in his car on George Akume Way, Makurdi.
- The attackers, armed with short axes, blocked his path and set his Peugeot 406 Saloon on fire after he escaped.
- Onlookers witnessed the incident and urged Iortyom to run to safety.
- Iortyom has reported the attack to the police, who have started an investigation.
- Police spokesperson DSP Udeme Edet confirmed that an investigation will proceed since the matter was reported.
