One killed at Plateau APC primary election venue

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By Golok Nanmwa

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A resident of Kasuwan Ali community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Sani Abdullahi, has been reportedly shot dead at the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the House of Representatives.

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Eyewitnesses told newsmen that the victim was allegedly shot by security personnel following a disagreement over the commencement of the exercise.

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Ibrahim Sale, a resident of the area who confirmed the incident, said the trouble started when some APC members protested the delay in the commencement of the primary scheduled for Saturday.

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According to him, “The exercise was supposed to hold on Saturday morning, but it did not take place due to the absence of returning officers. So the youths started protesting, alleging that the delay was deliberate.

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“As this was going on, government officials who came to witness the exercise decided to leave because of the absence of the electoral officers.

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However, some youths blocked the road to prevent the officials from leaving the venue.

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“The youths insisted they would not leave until electoral officers arrived and conducted the primary.

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This drew the attention of security personnel, who moved in to disperse them.

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“As soon as the security personnel arrived, the youths started throwing stones at them. The security personnel then started shooting, and a stray bullet hit the victim, killing him,” he said.

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Our correspondent gathered that the incident sparked confusion at the venue, with residents condemning the killing and calling on relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure justice for the victim.

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