Nigeria: I remember one of the PDP primaries, Segun had said he will be destroying the polling booth because a man had paid his crew 50,000 Naira (250 USD). He is to destroy the booth if the man seems to be losing the senatorial seat. I warned him to stay out of violence because he is worth more than 50,000, but said, he had the guns and knives and would do it to impress the man. He would get more money if they fought the battle, destroy the polling booth and the man wins.
On Saturday morning, he had been parading the polling booth, to know the affair of things, the Lagos rapid response squad had warned him and his crew to vote and go home, but they said they were monitoring the election, around 4:30pm, Segun's sense danger as his client was loosing, immediately, his thugs member was mobilized to bring down the roof. Pow pow pow, that was gun shots as electorates scamper for safety, the ballot boxes was taken away by one of Segun's crew, the policemen started shooting to get it back, Segun ran for safety, as he was about to run inside a house like others, the policemen shot him in the skull, Pow, that was it, Segun died.
You have your life, go home
I can't stop imagining the scene, i wish his mum had a dream of his death and drug him to sleep and wake up 2 days after, i wish he had malaria that day that will keep him home, i wish he broke his leg while he was playing soccer a day to the election. Segun is no more, the news filtered through my phone as Bola called to let me know Segun is dead and we will not be seeing him again, this was 8 years ago, but it won't stop coming to me. I can still see this man with muscles big chest and heavy blow, heaven forsakes you if you get a direct punch from Segun, now he is no more and another election will take place on March 28th.
You are thinking to go and fight,you want to prove you rule this town, just like Segun, you will end up as another election statistics.
To Remain Alive In The Upcoming Election, These List will Help You And Your Friends
1. As at today, the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies have been put on high alert and they are expected to conduct periodic and random searches on people, vehicles and various hot spots. Thus, we are therefore advised to cooperate with them during this period; do not abuse security agents, obstruct their work, or resist them unnecessarily to avoid unfortunate repercussions. We have been informed that the Show of Force exercise is also a Shoot-at-Sight order
2. There will be restricted movement of people in the hours leading to, and during the March 28th Presidential elections and April 11th Gubernatorial elections. Thus, we are advised to observe and comply with these directives for our personal safety.
3. We are advised to adequately stock our homes with required food items during the election period, in case of emergencies, imposed curfews or other threats that may arise after the elections
4. If you are registered to vote and have your Permanent Voters Card, you are advised to go early to the Polling Centers, get accredited, cast your votes and leave the vicinity immediately for your homes to await the results.
5. Please do not cluster around polling centers and stay away from groups and bunching of people, no matter the discussion or incident that may have attracted them together.
6. Begin now to gather information about your environment and feel the pulse around your intended voting center. Study your polling unit, and if it's packed with miscreants, thugs and unknown faces, steer clear; remember that your life matters more than the vote.
7. Dress responsibly and avoid adorning any political attire, party logos etc. to prevent mistaken identity and possible victimization. Please remember that no campaign is allowed during elections. Avoid wearing politically branded T shirts, caps or bearing handbills, posters, pamphlets and banners of candidates. This can pose as a risk.
8. Avoid joining in on inciting discussions at the voting center which may be capable of fanning the embers of political discords amongst the political parties and their agents
9. Stay away from parked cars and abandoned packages, luggage etc.
10. Do not buy drinks, snacks, etc. around polling centers, nor should you share/receive consumables or gifts from anyone at the polling centers. If you sense danger or suspect any foul play, report to the approved Security Agents. Don’t take the law into your own hands!
11. Avoid taking your vehicle, kids or expensive jewelries and other personal belongings to the polling centers
12. As part of our security arrangements, our church halls will be evacuated after every church service within 1 hour. Brethren will not be allowed to hang or cluster around the church hall or entrances after services or programs
13. Vehicles will not be allowed to park close to the entrances of the church facilities for pick up or drop off.
You are encouraged to be extra-vigilant and law- abiding during this period. Further information will be provided as the elections draw near.
Take this information very seriously. Pass to every member of your family.
Don't be another statistics in this election, the candidates don't love you that much, and you are not known to them, vote and go home. If you need to observe the election, do it with gumption and be careful of using your phone camera's, it makes people or the security agent nervous, Remember anytime Jay-z is nervous, he shoots. We hope no Jay-z's in the security agents.
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