Primary school containing electoral materials set ablaze in Benue
On election day in Benue State, A primary school at Mbalom ward in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue state has been set ablaze.
Primary school containing electoral materials set ablaze in Benue (illustration)
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According to Channels Television, the school houses all election material to be used for the governorship election holding today, Saturday, March 9, 2019
However, eyewitness in the area confirmed the incident as no lives were lost.
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The state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Nentawe Yilwatda could not immediately be reached to speak on the situation of things.
More details later.
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