Nigeria Decides 2019
Election disrupted in Benue as voters flee, thugs smash ballot box
There is palpable tension in Benue State after the rerun election at Jato-Aka, Tse Akough PU 012, Yaav ward, Kwande Local Government Area of the state was disrupted by suspected political thugs.
According to reports, the electoral process was thrown into confusion by the thugs allegedly led by a young man identified as Mr. Iorver Yough.
Reports say voters fled the polling unit after Yough allegedly slapped a PDP agent, Micheal Iornongo, allegedly using a club and machetes on him while other gang members broke the ballot box and snatched the voters register.
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Meanwhile, fears are on the rise in the state capital as security operatives have blocked all major streets within Makurdi township as part of measures to enforce the ban on movement order during the elections.
Armed security personnel were seen at Wurukum, High level, North Bank, Wadata market and other major streets in Makurdi to ensure compliance with the directive.
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