Election turns bloody in Ondo, policeman, voter shot

A policeman and a resident of Idanre community were shot during the House of Assembly election in Ondo State.

The incident happened at Idanre, headquarters of Idanre Local Government Area of the state.

According to sources, the gunshot was fired by a suspected hoodlum.

It’s gathered that the suspect did not target the victims, therefore making them casualties of stray bullets.

The security operative and the other victim were rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.

Confirming the incident, Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, SP Olufumilayo Odunlami, said the suspect has been arrested.

According to her, a pump-action rifle and two live cartridges were recovered from the suspect.

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