Voting was disrupted in some polling units in the Okota axis of Lagos with electoral materials destroyed in at least one unit in the area.
The disruption of the poll by suspected hoodlums believed to be loyal to political parties involved in the polls led to the intervention of the police.
At Ago Palace Way, where it happened, a team of policemen were seen shooting into the air and arresting some persons suspected to be involved in the violence.
Many people who say they are residents of the area have taken to the social media decrying the violence and sharing pictures of destroyed electoral materials, including ballot papers on fire.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Zubairu Muazu, confirmed the incident.
He said although the electoral process started well with only instances of late arrival of materials to some polling units, there were reports of trouble later on in Somolu and Okota.
“We had information that there was an issue in Ago Palace Way in Okota; that some people were being intimidated,” he said.
Posted by Juliet Ekwebelam (ChannelsTV)
