One shot dead over attempt to disrupt election in C’River

A middle-aged man has been shot dead while attempting to disrupt voting process in Mbube, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State.

It was gathered that the deceased, identified as Joe, was shot dead by security operatives.

The Commissioner of Police in charge of election in the state, Garba Aliyu, who confirmed the incident, said he was yet to get details of what happened.

Election materials arrived early in most parts of the state and voting commenced on schedule.

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However, in Etung Local Government, although the process was smooth, there was a poor turnout of voters, especially in Abijang and Nsofan wards, which have seven polling units each.

It was the same situation in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, where election officials were waiting for voters.

Most residents of Ikom were seen going about their normal businesses.

Though most shops remained locked, commercial activities were in full swing, including commercial motorcyclists, who were operating normally.

Voters in Cross River are electing a new governor and 25 members of the state House of Assembly.

The Star