Six people, including a traditional ruler, were feared dead yesterday during a clash between supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Peremabiri, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
The Paramount Ruler of the community, Chief Progress Neverdie and five other persons were said to have been shot during the fracas which occurred when results for the governorship election in the state were being collated in Yenagoa.
It learnt that when it became obvious that the PDP candidate was poised to win the poll, the party supporters started celebrating and taunting the loyalists of the APC.
Peremabiri is the community of the ex-militant leader, Mr. Eris Paul, popularly known as Ogunboss.
Neverdie, who was reportedly shot at the back, was said to have been rushed to the Federal Medical Centre.
Sources said he was unconscious and in a critical condition as he was being taken to the hospital.
News of the incident filtered into Yenagoa shortly after the police urged the winners of the poll to celebrate with utmost modesty.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Peter Ogunyanwo ,also thanked the general public for cooperating with all security agencies to conduct a peaceful and orderly rerun election.
He said: “It is hoped that this trend would be improved upon in subsequent elections. The Command in the meantime appeals to all, that as the results are being announced, members of the public should co-operate with security agencies in sustaining the existing peace in the state.
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