Five weeks to the February presidential election, palpable fear has gripped electorates in some parts of the country over the renewed attacks by the
daredevil unknown gunmen wreaking havoc in the Southeast and the bandits causing mayhem in other parts of the nation.
The gunmen attacked the victims while they were waiting to board a train heading to Warri in Delta State.of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State, gunning down a police officer. Similarly, suspected political thugs on Thursday, January 19 attacked a campaign rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rumuwoji Playground in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Several party members were injured in the unfortunate attack.community in Makurdi, the Benue State capital killing at least nine persons.
It was gathered that the APC members were seated for the meeting when the armed men invaded the venue and opened fire on the participants, killing two, while others were seriously injured. He said, “It is all politics. They sponsor terrorists and bandits to attack and destroy places where they are not certain of winning.
“My advice to the INEC is to go ahead with the election. Postponing the election is like continuing with the evil people. We need a change of government”.
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