Corps members escape death at polling unit in Rivers

National Youth Service Corps members working as ad hoc staff for INEC has escaped death after gunmen reportedly invaded a polling unit in Rivers State.

The incident reportedly occurred in Bonny local government, Rivers State and the gunmen were reported to be over 20.

They invaded the unit with dangerous weapons, shooting sporadically, carting away ballot boxes, looting and robbing electoral officers.

As at the time of this report, the unit is deserted, everyone has scampered for safety.