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Print Leave a comment Leave a ReplyDefault CommentsFacebook Comments Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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 Chidimma Adetshina Addresses Identity Theft Allegations DJ Cuppy Pursues Fourth Degree at London School of Economics Selena Gomez Joins Bloomberg’s Billionaire List with Estimated $1.3 Billion Fortune Actress Jumoke George Warns Women Against BBL Surgery, Citing Unnecessary Risks African Book Review: A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ Korede Bello: Young Artistes Have Reduced Quality of Music Shallipopi Advises Artistes to Charge According to Their Worth Omoni Oboli’s Romantic Drama Series ‘Last Year Single’ Premieres on Netflix Ayra Starr Demands Justice for Slain FUNAAB Student, Condemns Violence Against Women Kehinde Bankole Reveals Condition for Nude Roles in Film Newsletter Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human:
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