Elections not so free as wished as tension heightened in Rivers, Anambra and Enugu states on Saturday following bombings, killings and arrests in some polling units.
In Rivers State, a soldier and two civilians were shot dead by suspected political thugs at polling centres in Ozuoha and Kpite in Ikwerre and Tai Local Government Areas of the state.
Sources said the gunmen opened fire where prospective voters had gathered for accreditation and that a bullet hit the soldier, who died on the spot.
Brigade Commander Commander, 2 Brigade, Bori Camp, Port Harcourt, Koko Essien, confirmed the incident when he spoke with Amaechi in Ubima.
Sunday is getting worse as protest heightens in many parts of the country like IMO state, Anambra state etc... all calling for cancellation of results and a fresh elections.
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