- Violence Mars Auchi Polytechnic SUG Poll, Casualties Reported
Two students were reportedly killed and six others injured - The exact cause of the alleged deaths was unclear
Two students of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, were reportedly killed and six others injured after thugs stormed the venue of the Student Union Government (SUG) election and made away with ballot boxes.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident occurred over the weekend.
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A viral video released on Sunday showed students running for safety as police fired teargas amid gunshots from the suspected thugs.
The exact cause of the alleged deaths was unclear, but sources indicated that several students had been stabbed.
A student, who asked to remain anonymous, said the election was proceeding peacefully before it was disrupted.
According to him, “There were two notable candidates, one is known as Verify while the other is called Voice, who is a native of Akpekpe in Auchi.
“Voice was counting on the fact that where he is from and thought that he will enjoy the support of the notable people in Auchi to emerge victorious.
However, the students stood behind and voted for Verify massively.
“Midway into the election, the agents of Voice found out that their candidate will not win. They raised an alarm and the local boys stormed the area, snatched the ballot boxes and dispersed the students by shooting into the air and using tear gas.
“This is a bad development for our school and I hope it will not snowball into something more brutal.
Edo Police spokesperson, Moses Yamu, stated that he has not received any report regarding the incident.
The institution has not appointed a new spokesperson since the death of the previous one in 2022.
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