HOODLUMS suspected to be supporters of a political party in Akwa Ibom State inflicted matchet cuts on two voters before carting away with one Bimodal Voter Accreditation System for unit 11 and 12 at Oniong West Ward one in Onna Local Government Area of the state.
A source who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent reports that the victims have been rushed to an undisclosed hospital in the LGA where they are receiving treatment.
According to Hobnob News reports “Some hoodlums stormed unit 11 and 12 at Oniong West Ward one in Onna Local government Area of the state and hijacked one BVAS. They inflicted matchet cuts on two of their victims before escaping into the bush.
“The victims have been talking to the hospital in Onna LGA for treatment”
The chairman of Onna LGA Mr Iniabasi Ekanem, who confirmed the incident said however that the incident is being handled by the security agencies.
“We have little issues, we expected it but it depends on the way we manage it. The security officers stationed in the area helped to quell the situation.
While calling on INEC to extend the voting time due to malfunctioning of the BVAS in the chairman expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the exercise in Onna Local government Area of the state.
However, when contacted the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko MacDon denied the incident.
