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Thugs Shoot Etsako West Vice Chairman at Election Center
In the early hours of Sunday, September 22, 2024, political tension escalated in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, as heavily armed thugs launched a violent attack on the collation centre for the recently concluded September 21 Governorship Election.
The attackers, reportedly affiliated with the APC, opened fire at the centre, leaving chaos in their wake.
Among those injured in the attack was Hon Benji Ojietu, the Vice Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Area, who sustained gunshot wounds.
Witnesses at the scene revealed that the armed thugs stormed the collation centre, disrupting the process and seizing election materials.
As panic ensued, security personnel stationed at the centre scattered for safety, unable to repel the assault.
In the aftermath, Hon Benji Ojietu was rushed to a nearby hospital by Hon Gallant Commander Sylvanus Oshioke Peters Idamieh Eruaga, also known as Double, a former Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, along with other concerned individuals present during the attack.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of electoral processes in the region, as election materials were carted away by the assailants.
The attack has also sparked fears of further violence as political tensions rise following the governorship election.
As authorities investigate the incident, calls for better protection of election personnel and voters are growing across the state.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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