Gunmen on Sunday morning attacked a centre where election
results were being collated in Bauchi State. Apart from attacking the Central
Primary School in Alkaleri Local Government which was being used as a collation
centre, the gunmen also attacked Alkaleri Divisional Police Station, and an
INEC office, a resident told Premium Times.
results were being collated in Bauchi State. Apart from attacking the Central
Primary School in Alkaleri Local Government which was being used as a collation
centre, the gunmen also attacked Alkaleri Divisional Police Station, and an
INEC office, a resident told Premium Times.
He said the gunmen came in four Hilux vehicles, shooting
sporadically as residents scampered for safety and those indoors remained
there. The source said the gunmen told residents not to panic.
sporadically as residents scampered for safety and those indoors remained
there. The source said the gunmen told residents not to panic.
“They said they have no intention to harm any body. After
the destruction they left for Bauchi (Town), because they took Bauchi road,” he
said.
the destruction they left for Bauchi (Town), because they took Bauchi road,” he
said.
Sunday’s attack occurred less than 24 hours after a similar
attack on another part of the state during elections.
attack on another part of the state during elections.
Follow Us on Facebook – @LadunLiadi; Instagram – @LadunLiadi; Twitter – @LadunLiadi; Youtube – @LadunLiadiTV for updates
