Kogi voters in Odaba Polling Unit in Dekina Ward have fled the area following the activities of political thugs who came in large numbers to destroy voting materials.
The thugs who appeared with machetes and guns reportedly snatched ballot boxes, broke chairs, and dispersed voters.
The incident happened just after the Governor, Yahaya Bello cast his vote in polling Unit 011 in Agassa in Okene Local Government Area at about 10.10 am. After voting, he commended the large turnout of voters and praised them for their peaceful conduct.