Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Friday night in Abuja.
The attack occurred in the Wuse 2 area while Ezenwafor was heading home from an appointment. According to the politician, he was ambushed and shot by unknown gunmen.
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Speaking from a private hospital in Abuja early Saturday morning, Ezenwafor revealed he is awaiting surgery to remove bullets lodged in his body. “I’m currently in the hospital. The doctors are making efforts to operate on me so they can pull out the bullets,” he said, visibly in pain.
Two other individuals who were with him at the time of the attack were also shot. All three are currently receiving medical attention.
Police are yet to comment on the incident.
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