One killed attempting to snatch ballot box in Kogi

One person was allegedly killed in Kogi state during the state House of Assembly election in the state. 

The victim whose identity was yet to be ascertained, allegedly attempted to snatch a ballot box at Ajaka collation centre‎, but was over powered and killed in the process.

It was further gathered that the deceased who was a thug was paid to snatch a ballot box by one of the candidate of  a political party.

A source said after snatching the ballot box, he was overpowered by the people before he could escape. The police spokesman in the state was not immediately available for comment.