The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, in Rivers State, has condemned the attack on leader of the Etche Legislative Assembly, Cynthia Nwala.
Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, shortly after the incident, Chairperson of NAWOJ, Susan Nwikana described the attack as barbaric and unpardonable assault on womanhood.
She called on Civil Society Organizations to condemn the attack and ensure justice is served in the end.
Mrs Nwikana, also called on the Rivers State Police Command to carryout a thorough investigation and bring perpetrators of such heinous crime to book.
Hon. Cynthia Nwala, leader of the Etche Legislative arm was yesterday, assaulted by thugs and her car vandalized at the council premises.