BREAKING: Violence erupts in Abuja as voters beat INEC officials, see photos

BREAKING: Violence erupts in Abuja as voters beat INEC officials, see photos

There is currently violence in LEA PRIMARY SCHOOL 'A' in Lugbe, Abuja metropolis.

Voters descended on INEC officials for allegedly thumbprinting ballot papers and not allowing people to vote.

As seen by Legit.ng reporter, attempts by policemen to save the INEC officials proved abortive.

Voting has yet to commence in the primary school as at 3:20pm.

Source: Legit.ng

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