Categories: News

Primary School In Benue State Containing Electoral Materials Set Ablaze By Gunmen On Election Day

On election day in Benue State, A primary school at Mbalom ward in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue state has been set ablaze.

According to reports, gunmen stormed the school and shot in the air to scare everyone before setting it on fire.

The school houses all election material to be used for the governorship election holding today, Saturday, March 9, 2019

However, eyewitness in the area confirmed the incident as no lives were lost.

The state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Nentawe Yilwatda could not immediately be reached to speak on the situation of things.

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

Recent Posts

Abducted Kebbi Judge Faruku Bunza Regains Freedom

Justice Faruku Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has regained his freedom after spending…

7 hours ago

Frank Edoho Reveals Why Nigerian Real Estate Industry Is ‘Armed Robbery’ [Video]

Media personality Frank Edoho has criticised the high cost of real estate in Nigeria, describing…

8 hours ago

William Gallas Speaks On Cole Palmer’s Allege Plan To Join Manchester United

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas said Cole Palmer is unlikely to leave the club for…

9 hours ago

“I’m A Living Witness Of Jude Okoye’s Wickedness” — Cynthia Morgan Backs Peter Okoye

Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan, has accused music executive Jude Okoye of being dishonest and creating…

10 hours ago

Bishop Oke Vows Christians Will Preach In Buses Despite New Fine

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has criticised…

11 hours ago

“I Won’t Pray for Killers, I’ll Pray Against Them” – Bishop Oyedepo

The founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has condemned the wave of…

11 hours ago