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Corps Members, Nigerians Run For Their Lives As Over 20 Gunmen Invades Polling Unit In Rivers [Photos]

Nigerians and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members working as ad hoc staff in Bonny local government, Rivers State escaped death as over 20 gunmen invaded a polling unit in the area.

The gunmen invaded the unit with dangerous weapons, shooting sporadically, carting away ballot boxes, looting and robbing electoral officers.

As at the time of this report, the unit is deserted, everyone has scampered for safety.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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