Breaking: Gunshots Disrupt APC Primary in Top Southern State

Breaking: Gunshots Disrupt APC Primary in Top Southern State

Panic reportedly gripped the people of Ondo state when some suspected thugs reportedly stormed the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary venue in Akure, the state capital, and fired gunshots into the air.

The incident reportedly happened at Ward 5 on Oke-Lisa/Amudipe Street in Akure South Local Government Area. Delegates were said to have gathered to cast their votes in the APC primary elections ahead of the 2027 general election.

Channels TV reported that witnesses said that the sounds of the gunfire had caused widespread fear, and the noise spread across the state capital. The residents initially thought it was an armed robbery attack.

The party faithful who had lined up to cast their votes at the primary fled the venue in confusion as they sought their safety.

Source: Legit.ng

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with over 5 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Google's Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop. He previously worked as an Editor with OperaNews. Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023) by Legit.ng. Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng