Political thug shot dead by soldier at polling unit In Cross River

A suspected political thug has been reportedly shot dead by a soldier at a polling unit in Ogoja local government area in northern Cross River State.

The thug identified only as Joe, was said to have been killed while attempting to snatch a ballot box at the unit on Saturday afternoon.

The Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the incident, said the Command got the information but however, said the details had not been ascertained.