INEC Ad-hoc Staff Killed By Political Thugs In Rivers

Arumodum Julius Akoi, an ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been gunned down by political thugs in Ward 7 Abua Central, Abua-Odual local government area of Rivers State.

The incident happened during the governorship and House of Assembly election on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

According to the Nigerian Tribune, the ad hoc staff died while he was being rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed one person dead at Abual-Odual but didn't give further details.

Meanwhile, friends have taken to Facebook to mourn the deceased.