Again, Gunmen Attack CUPP Spokesperson, Ikenga Ugochinyere

Abiola Olawale
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Some unidentified armed men have again attacked the official residence of the spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere.

Ugochinyere who is also the House of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Ideato North and Ideato South federal constituency, raised this alarm at a press conference

In his SOS message sent to our correspondent on Tuesday via WhatsApp, Ugochinyere said, “SOS, WE ARE UNDER ATTACK AGAIN. MY HOUSE IS UNDER ATTACK AGAIN BY ARMED MEN WITH EXPLOSIVES AND HEAVY GUNFIRE.”

The attack is coming three weeks after his house was razed down by gunmen, which led to the death of many, including his uncle.

It would be recalled that on January, 14, 2023, in Akokwa, Imo State, Ugochinyere’s house was burnt down, and more than 30 cars also burnt.

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