Tension Erupts at Plateau APC Primary as One Dies, Several Injured
Chaos broke out during the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving one person dead and several others injured.
The incident occurred in the Kasuwa Ali community after disagreements over delays in the commencement of the party exercise triggered unrest among supporters and residents gathered at the venue.
Witnesses identified the deceased as Sani Abdullahi, a young resident of the area who was reportedly struck during the disturbance involving security operatives and protesting youths.
According to accounts from residents, the primary election, originally fixed for Saturday, was postponed to Sunday due to the absence of electoral officials, a situation that created frustration among party members and supporters waiting at the venue.
The tension reportedly escalated when some government officials attempted to leave the area while protesters blocked access roads, insisting that the primary must hold before anyone departed.
Security personnel deployed to the scene later moved in to disperse the crowd after some youths allegedly began throwing stones.
During the confrontation, gunshots were reportedly fired, and Abdullahi was hit and died at the scene, while at least five others sustained injuries and were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Attempts to obtain official confirmation from security authorities in the state were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
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