Three people were reportedly shot dead by members of the Special Task Force, STF, at Shishiri, Pajat Ward of Langtang North LG of Plateau State following a commotion during the councillorship primaries of the PDP in the area.
A group of young men alleged to have been drunk were said to have attacked one of the officials conducting the primaries and the security men in an attempt to rescue him, were also allegedly attacked forcing them to open fire on the rampaging youths.
The youths allegedly threw stones and other missiles at the soldiers who were said to have repelled them by firing shots. The killings resulted in pandemonium as angry youths in protest blocked the highway and created mayhem.
The STF Media Officer, Captain Salisu Mustapha, could not be reached for comments at the time of this report. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
Habba people of Langtang what a shame, common councillor primary and not main election? may be in the main election thousands will die
ReplyDelete