By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Just hours after assuming his new role as media consultant to the Peoples Democratic Party in Benue State, Bemgba Iortyom was attacked by suspected political thugs in Makurdi.
The incident occurred on Friday night along George Akume Way, according to the victim, who narrated his ordeal to journalists on Saturday.
Iortyom’s appointment was earlier announced by the Benue State PDP Secretary, Dan Nyikwagh, in a statement made available to the media in Makurdi.
Recounting the attack, Iortyom said five assailants arrived on two motorcycles and blocked his vehicle as he attempted to pull over to make a phone call. Armed with short axes, the hoodlums reportedly descended on him.
“I give God Almighty the glory for quick thinking which enabled me to open the door and run to safety before they poured fuel on my car and set it ablaze,” he said.
His Peugeot 406 saloon was completely destroyed in the fire. The attackers later fled the scene, leaving bystanders shocked and unable to intervene.
The PDP media consultant confirmed that the matter had been reported to the police, adding that investigations into the attack were ongoing.
