Army Shoots Policemen Returning from Anambra Election
Police officers providing security during the Anambra State governorship election were reportedly shot by Nigerian Army personnel on Sunday.
According to SaharaReporters, the incident occurred after an argument between the army personnel and the policemen at a checkpoint along Onisha Road, which escalated before the soldiers opened fire.
“Happening now on our way coming back from Anambra State election, we had a misunderstanding with Army personnel at a military checkpoint. Before we knew what was going on, they opened fire on us. One of us was shot directly on his chest, with many other policemen injured,” a policeman told SaharaReporters.
He added that the situation has escalated into a riot and that reinforcements had been called.
About 45,000 police personnel were deployed for the November 8, 2025, governorship election, which was won by the incumbent, Charles Soludo.
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) secured 422,664 votes to defeat Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 99,445 votes.
Paul Chukwuma of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) came third with 37,753 votes, while John Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) scored 8,208 votes.
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