#NigeriaDecides2019: Heavy Gunshots, Election Materials Seized At Transport Minister Ameachi’s Ward

According to local radio reports, election materials have been seized at Wards 4 and 12 of Ikwerre LGA of Rivers State amid heavy shooting.

Transport minister Rotimi Amaechi’s Ubima Community is in Ward 4. The trouble reportedly started just after Mr Amaechi left the PU8 where he voted.

An aide to the minister said: “I just got that” when asked to confirm the incident.

Apart from Mr Amaechi, a former governor and PDP leader, Celestine Omehia, is also from the area.

Meanwhile, Unknown gunmen have shot dead a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Muwan  Owon Etete.

Etete was reportedly shot dead alongside his elder brother in his native Ataba , Andoni Local Government Area of the State.