A local election observer has been reportedly killed by stray bullet on Saturday in Enugu state.
According to the police who confirmed the incident, the yet to be identified victim was a local observer monitoring the gubernatorial and house of assembly election.
“He was hit by stray bullet fired by a policeman to disperse a group of protesters,” he said.
The police officer said the protesters were pushing for the postponement of Saturday’s gubernatorial poll to give more time for Ayogu Eze, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to campaign.
Eze who has been facing a legal challenge to his nomination, was only cleared to run by the court on Thursday.
Eze’s supporters insisted the election should be delayed so that he would have enough time to canvass for votes.
