NigeriaDecides: Policeman, Voter Shot In Ondo

Two persons were reportedly dead at the House of Assembly election in Ondo State.

The two victims were identified as a policeman and a resident of Idanre community.

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

Sources told Newsmen that the gunshot was fired by a suspected hoodlum.

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It was learnt 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.