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Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Editorialtimes: 11:59am On Nov 11, 2023
Anyigba, Kogi State – 11 November 2023

In a dramatic turn of events during the ongoing governorship elections, the Nigerian Military reportedly intervened to prevent the brazen attempt by three political thugs believed to be associated with the APC (All Progressives Congress) to snatch ballot boxes in Anyigba, Kogi State. The confrontation resulted in the fatal shooting of the alleged assailants.

Eyewitnesses on the ground reported a sudden escalation of tensions as the suspects attempted to disrupt the electoral process. According to preliminary reports, the trio, allegedly working for the APC, made a daring move to seize control of the ballot boxes, a critical incident that threatened the integrity of the elections.

The Nigerian Military, deployed to maintain law and order during the elections, swiftly responded to the threat, engaging in a confrontation with the political thugs. In the course of the confrontation, gunfire ensued, resulting in the tragic demise of the three alleged assailants.

Authorities on the ground, including representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security forces, are currently investigating the incident to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the clash. The incident highlights the heightened tensions and potential for violence that can accompany election-day activities.

The incident in Anyigba has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents expressing concerns about the potential for further violence. The electoral process has been temporarily halted in the affected area, pending the conclusion of the investigations and the restoration of calm.

As the nation awaits further updates on the incident, questions arise regarding the broader implications for the electoral process in Kogi State. The incident underscores the need for heightened security measures to ensure the safety of voters and the integrity of the democratic process.

The upcoming days will likely see increased scrutiny and discussions surrounding the incident, as stakeholders and the public demand transparency and accountability in the investigation.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/kogi-2023-3-killed-as-nigerian-military-thwarts-ballot-box-snatching-attempt-in-kogi/

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by BOSSkesh(m): 12:00pm On Nov 11, 2023
Tor
Snatch ballot and die

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by yinkus6750(m): 12:02pm On Nov 11, 2023
Good one from the security agencies.
Sabotaging the will of the people through all forms of electoral violence should attract death penalty.
Until we give stiff punitive measures, people will not learn.

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by alizma: 12:03pm On Nov 11, 2023
Gone too soon.
Nigerian population........ minus 3 idiots

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by killsmith(f): 12:05pm On Nov 11, 2023
The tinubu certificate saga taught me to never trust the Nigerian media. It is possible the people killed were trying to stop the soldiers from rigging.

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by slivertongue: 12:07pm On Nov 11, 2023
APC and her Political bandits ain't gonna succeed this time

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by TOPCRUISE(m): 12:07pm On Nov 11, 2023
Instant judgement

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Bobloco: 12:09pm On Nov 11, 2023
Dead gone

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by oluwaseunamos33(m): 12:09pm On Nov 11, 2023
See how these goats waisted their lives because of bello

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Okwyjesus(m): 12:09pm On Nov 11, 2023
yinkus6750:
Good one from the security agencies.
Sabotaging the will of the people through all forms of electoral violence should attract death penalty.
Until we give stiff punitive measures, people will not learn.

In as much as l hate killing as a Christian but that seems the best option now before politicians kill Nigeria.

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by rolams(m): 12:12pm On Nov 11, 2023
I no be prophet oooo but I talk am this morning.
Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by TruthsFM: 12:12pm On Nov 11, 2023
Good one from the Nigeria Army

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by HIGHESTPOPORI(m): 12:14pm On Nov 11, 2023
Some people are foolish sha,wasting their lives for politicians

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Xscape1993(m): 12:16pm On Nov 11, 2023
Where are their own children? The poor mentality and the rich mentality....

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Naijanascam: 12:17pm On Nov 11, 2023
Grab it Snatch it and Runaway with it gone wrong........... and most of the idiots doing this dirty job for them are mostly the poorest of the poor

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by TruthsFM: 12:17pm On Nov 11, 2023
Snatch ballot boxes and die untimely death. I urge Kogi electorates to monitored their votes from the polling units to their collation centres

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by clintino700(m): 12:18pm On Nov 11, 2023
This is what should be done, 3 down out of millions left.

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Romanoff(f): 12:21pm On Nov 11, 2023
No Mercy for awon Oloriburuku like these.

Waste their inconsequential lives.

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Beremx(f): 12:22pm On Nov 11, 2023
Same energy would have been used during presidential election

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Ola9ja23: 12:23pm On Nov 11, 2023
Died for Dino for nothing

Nigeria police well-done


Dino wants to use backdoor to enter 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by TotoGame(m): 12:26pm On Nov 11, 2023
Ola9ja23:
Died for Dino for nothing

Nigeria police well-done


Dino wants to use backdoor to enter 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Keep decieving yourself

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Simongm(m): 12:34pm On Nov 11, 2023
Ola9ja23:
Died for Dino for nothing

Nigeria police well-done


Dino wants to use backdoor to enter 🤣🤣🤣🤣

One of Bello's mad cows spotted!

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Gadafii: 2:31pm On Nov 11, 2023
Something Yakubu go still do abracadabra

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Gabbriell: 3:16pm On Nov 11, 2023
Gadafii:
Something Yakubu go still do abracadabra

Mathemayakubu waiting for everyone at the national collation center with is calculus formula.

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Klington: 3:56pm On Nov 11, 2023
💔💔💔💔💔

Tomorrow APCshit and their gullible bat-stards will say it was free and fair election.

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by ClearFlair: 3:56pm On Nov 11, 2023
tongue tongue tongue
Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by exemen: 3:56pm On Nov 11, 2023
Why are we going to continue to be slave to those politicians. I wondered why you will not tell the so called politicians to use their children as element of destruction

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Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by Mindlog: 3:57pm On Nov 11, 2023
Nice one.
Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by aywagze(m): 3:57pm On Nov 11, 2023
Dayum! ..another one bites the dust ..smh !
Re: Kogi Election: 3 Killed As Military Thwarts Ballot Box Snatching Attempt by SoNature(m): 3:57pm On Nov 11, 2023
I love this.
Nigeria has a lot of useless miscreants.
Keeping these idiots alive will only bring this country more headaches.
Black man never wan get sense!

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