Bayelsa Update: Militants Disrupt Election In Amassoma Ward Of Ijaw South
Olaoluwa Folalu
Reports from Bayelsa State has indicated that Niger Delta ex-militants have disrupted the election in Amassoma ward of Ijaw South Local Government Area.
The militants armed with firearms, according to Channels TV report are said to have chased away the voters and INEC officials conducting the exercise in the area.
The report stated further that INEC officials, journalists and other stakeholders are reported to have scampered to safety.
Military officers and other security personnel who accompanied the INEC ad hoc staff are said trying to stop the militants.