Gunmen Wednesday attacked two polling units in Enugu during the local government council elections leading to the death of about five persons.
The gunmen reportedly invaded the polling units at Obeagu ward III and another polling unit at Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area.
They were said to have disrupted the exercise by destroying electoral materials after chasing away voters.
About five persons were said to have been killed, while some people escaped with matchet cuts and bullet wounds. Two vehicles were also burnt in the incident.
An eyewitness who did not want his name in print said the gunmen were heard shouting that they had warned that there should no longer be elections in any part of the South East.
When contacted, Police spokesman in Enugu, Daniel Ndukwe told our reporter to call him back as he was busy.
Aside the attack on the polling units, the election was generally peaceful across the state.
Turnout of voters was very impressive across the 17 Council Areas.
