Fubara And Wike’s Supporters Clash In Elele

Violence broke out at Elele town in the Ikwerre Local Government Area following a clash between a group believed to be supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and another loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike.

It was gathered that the former group led by one Odinaka Wokoro, – one of the councilors whose election into office was nullified by the Supreme Court last week – were at the Elele roundabout at about 7am chanting songs of solidarity with the governor when they clashed with another group led by Iheanyi Wossa, a local security commander.

It was discovered that the clash may not be unconnected with the battle over who is in charge of revenue collection in the area.

Meanwhile, on visiting Madonna University Teaching Hospital, three patients were seen receiving treatment for various gunshot injuries. A senior doctor at the hospital confirmed on the condition of anonymity that three of them had been operated upon.