ENUGU, NIGERIA — Tension reportedly erupted during the ongoing Enugu North Senatorial By-Election after allegations emerged that suspected political thugs attacked opposition party members at some polling areas.
According to a report by Sahara Reporters, violence broke out during the election process, with a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) agent allegedly escaping what witnesses described as a life-threatening attack. The report claimed that suspected thugs linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC) were involved in the incident.
Sources cited in the report alleged that the attack created panic among voters and election officials, raising concerns over the security of the electoral process. The affected PDP agent was said to have narrowly escaped serious harm during the disturbance.
As of the time of filing this report, electoral authorities and security agencies had not issued an official statement confirming the allegations or identifying those responsible for the incident. The APC has also not publicly responded to the claims.
Observers have called on security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to thoroughly investigate the reported violence and ensure that the election remains free, fair, and credible.
This remains a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more verified information becomes available.