March 18, (THEWILL) – A middle aged man, simply identified as Joe, has been shot dead, while trying to disrupt voting process in Mbube community, Ogoja local government area of Cross River state.
A witness, an election observer, who doesn’t want his name in print, said Joe was shot when he pulled out a gun in front of soldiers.
Confirming the incident, the CP Elections, Garba Aliyu, said: “I am aware that somebody was shot by the soldiers on ground. But I have not got the details yet.”
Similarly, suspected political thugs numbering over 30 have burnt 7 vehicles belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
An eye witness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the incident took place at Okut-Ikang/Akpap axis of Odukpani local government area of the state.
“At 11:45 pm on Friday, March 17, seven PDP vehicles including four buses and three SUVs were burnt, while conveying some people to their respective communities.
“One woman was also shot in the belly at Ikot Effiong Otop, while some policemen were disarmed and weapons taken away”, the source said.
The SUVs, THEWILL learnt, belonged to the Director Security of PDP campaign organisation in the state, Bobby Ekpenyong, as well as the state vice chairman (South) of the party.
When contacted, the Police PRO in Cross River, DSP Irene Ugbo, said the command was yet to receive an official report on the incident.
