According to reports, a polling unit located outside the Oba Elegushi Palace in Ikate, Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos State, was attacked by thugs.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, during which the attackers made away with the ballot boxes and also drove off the presiding officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
An anonymous resident stated that the violence originated outside the Oba's palace.
“The ballot boxes were snatched, and everybody ran away. Thugs are still hanging around the area.”
Also, a popular tweep Samuel Otigba, who voted in the polling unit inside the palace, wrote, “Area boys scattered the vote outside the palace. Ballot box jacked. They chased the presiding officer away.
“They just physically assaulted @EditiEffiong because he was videoing the whole thing. He tried running into the palace when they saw & chased him, but they locked the gate. This is madness. The police officers here just stood & did nothing. They took his phone and deleted the video.
“Was outside when they chased and assaulted @EditiEffiong, tried recording, but they are beating anyone recording here & taking your phone if they spot you. Area dey hot.”
