One Feared Dead As Isoko Bye-election Turns Violent

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One Feared Dead As Isoko Bye-election Turns Violent

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There is palpable tension in Irri community located Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta state as a voter was reportedly shot dead.

It was gathered that some hoodlums invaded a polling unit in Irri and made away with electoral materials.

The hoodlums were said to have stormed the polling units with sophisticated weapons as Ak-47 and shot sporadically into the air.

The victim who was hit by a stray bullet was said to be taken to a hospital to seek medical treatment but was futile as he gave up the ghost.

However, the Delta State police command is yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

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