Crime Ballot box snatchers disrupt polls in Edo, kill three voters in Delta Last updated: 2019/02/24 at 5:43 AM Share 1 Min Read SHARE Three persons reportedly lost their lives, while two others sustained gunshot injuries in Delta State after being shot by suspected ballot box snatchers. The incident happened at Amope in Sapele Local Government Area of the state on Saturday while accreditation and voting were going on. The hoodlums allegedly started shooting sporadically to scare away voters, election officers and party agents around polling units on Old Eku Road, Amope. Two voters, who were hit by bullets were said to have died instantly while one other person died at the hospital he was rushed to. It was also gathered that some security agents at the polling units reportedly ran for their safety. However, the eventual arrival of soldiers thwarted the hoodlums’ attempt to snatch ballot boxes at the units. They (hoodlums) reportedly succeeded in escaping from the scene. However, three persons who allegedly attempted to snatch a ballot box in Edo statestate repelled by voters. The incident occurred at ward 6, unit 44, located inside Ugiomon Secondary School, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. It was gathered that the voters resisyed the armed hoodlums until the police arrived. Share with friends:TweetPrint TAGGED: ballot box snatching, Delta State, Edo state, electoral violence, police Samuel Oduoye February 24, 2019 5:43 AM February 24, 2019 5:43 AM Share this Article Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print Leave a comment Leave a ReplyDefault CommentsFacebook Comments Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name Email Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Search for: Recent Posts Lagos govt seals off Carrillion Construction’s office over discharge of sewage into public drainage Tinubu approves takeoff of Consumer Credit Scheme EFCC hands over 14 properties forfeited by ex-Enugu governor, Chimaroke Nnamani, to state Deep dive with Michelle Alozie: How the legend joined the Super Falcons Yul Edochie Announces Desire for Large Family, Sparks Conversation Rotimi Sparks Debate on Pioneering Afrobeats in the US Celine Dion Offers Health Update in Vogue France Interview Nollywood Mourns Veteran Actor Zulu Adigwe Peter Obi Donates N10m To Muslim Women Hospital In Kaduna Yahaya Bello asked if EFCC interrogators could come to his village – Olukoyede Newsletter Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human:
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