Hoodlums suspected to be supporters of a political party in Akwa Ibom State inflicted matchet cuts on two voters before carting away one Bimodal Voter Accreditation System for unit 11 and 12 at Oniong West Ward one in Onna Local Government Area of the state, The Punch reports.
A source who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent that the victims have been rushed to an undisclosed hospital in the LGA where they are receiving treatment.
According to the source “Some hoodlums stormed unit 11 and 12 at Oniong West Ward one in Onna Local government Area of the state and hijacked one BVAS. They inflicted matchet cuts on two of their victims before escaping into the bush.
“The victims have been taken to the hospital in Onna LGA for treatment.”
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The chairman of Onna LGA, Mr. Iniabasi Ekanem, who confirmed the incident said, however, that the incident is being handled by the security agencies.
“We have little issues, we expected it but it depends on the way we manage it. The security officers stationed in the area helped to quell the situation.
While calling on INEC to extend the voting time due to malfunctioning of the BVAS in the chairman expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the exercise in Onna Local government Area of the state.
However, when contacted the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko MacDon denied the incident.