Skip to main content

JUST IN: Ballot Box Snatching Or Not? Man Shot Dead By Soldiers In Rivers

At the time of this report, it was not clear exactly why he was shot, but some persons claimed it was because he attempted to snatch a ballot box, while others said this wasn't the reason.

One Thywill Dobtubo has been shot dead in Ward 10, Akuku-Torun Local Government Area of Rivers Rivers State.

A citizen reported told SaharaReporters that Dobtubo was shot by officers of the Nigerian Army in the ongoing presidential and National Assembly elections.

At the time of this report, it was not clear exactly why he was shot, but some persons claimed it was because he attempted to snatch a ballot box, while others said this wasn't the reason.

SaharaReporters tried to reach the Rivers State Police spokesman for further clarification but the calls were unanswered.