A video clip, which is trending on social media, shows the burnt remains of the slain councillor being removed from the scene.
She said the police were investigating the incident.The insecurity in Ebonyi State has degenerated lately, with the state recording several politically motivated attacks and killings.Also, a supporter of the All Progressives Congress was killed at a campaign ground in the Ishielu Local Government Area of the state.
Last year, the All Progressive Grand Alliance governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Bernard Odoh, and his convoy were attacked in the Izzi Local Government Area of the state. Although no life was lost in the attack, one of the cars in his convoy was damaged by gunshots fired by the assailants. Mr Odoh, early in February, also escaped death in an attack in which two police officers attached to him were killed.
Last Friday, gunmen stormed the campaign venue of the PDP governorship candidate in Izzi Local Government Area, destroying cars and other properties.
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