A middle-aged woman has been feared killed after she was knocked down by a supporter of one of the major political parties who was riding a motorcycle.
The incident happened at about 10:12 am at Polling Unit 048, Salasi opposite Post Office, in Karu, Abuja Municipal Area Council when the woman, a voter, was attempting to cross the road to her polling unit.
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FCT polls: Thugs threaten to beat up journalist capturing vote-buying sceneDaily Trust gathered that the motorcyclist who carried the flag of one of the major political parties rode in a frenzy as if under the influence. Voters in the area immediately apprehended the motorcyclist and handed him over to security operatives deployed for the election in the area.
FCT polls: Thugs threaten to beat up journalist capturing vote-buying sceneDaily Trust gathered that the motorcyclist who carried the flag of one of the major political parties rode in a frenzy as if under the influence. Voters in the area immediately apprehended the motorcyclist and handed him over to security operatives deployed for the election in the area.
The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Police Force had on the eve of the election announced a restriction of movement, however, hours later they released another statement relaxing the restrictions and urging all residents to go about their normal duties.
Making another U-turn hours later at midnight, the Command again issued a notice of restriction, saying it was in receipt of credible intelligence to the effect that some miscreants were trying to cash in on the relaxed atmosphere to foment violence.
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