Kogi Decides: Bello arrested, beaten in polling unit – SDP candidate, Natasha Akpoti

The Social Democratic Party, SDP, governorship candidate in Kogi State, Natasha Akpoti, has decried maltreatment against the party’s agent in Kogi Central.

Akpoti alleged that SDP’s agent, Bello Muhammad Sadiq was arrested, beaten and chased away from a polling unit at Kuroko 2, Kogi Central.

She made the disclosure in a tweet on her official Twitter handle, on Saturday.

Akpoti tweeted: “SDP agents arrested & chased away from polling units in Kogi Central. Bello Muhammad Sadiq was last seen beaten up at Kuroko 2. His whereabout’s unknown. Nigeria Police Force.

“Nigeria Police attention to Obeiba. Gun shots as I’m about heading to polling unit to cast my vote. One injured.”

More News

Tsohon gwamna Shema ya ziyarci gwamna Dikko Radda

Tsohon gwamnan jihar Katsina, Ibrahim Shehu Shema ya ziyarci gwamna mai ci, Dikko Radda a gidan gwamnatin jihar. Shema wanda ya mulki jihar Katsina daga...

Senator Abubakar Kyari Steps in as Acting National Chair of APC Following Adamu’s Resignation

Senator Abubakar Kyari, Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has become the party's acting National Chairman following the resignation of...

Kogi State Government Pledges Strong Action Against Criminals Ahead of Governorship Election

The Kogi State government has reaffirmed its commitment to confront criminals terrorizing the state, assuring citizens of a peaceful governorship poll scheduled for November...

President Tinubu Appoints Taiwo Oyedele as Chairman of Tax Reforms Committee

President Bola Tinubu has established a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms and appointed Taiwo Oyedele, Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax...