An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) narrowly escaped lynching after being attacked by a group of youths at a polling unit in Kuje during the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections.
The incident occurred at the Junior Secondary School, Kayada polling station, where more than 50 youths allegedly confronted the operative, accusing him of recording videos and taking photographs of vote-buying activities in the area.
Witnesses said the officer was manhandled for over five minutes by the angry crowd.
He was eventually released but sustained damage to his mobile phone, while his wallet was briefly seized before being recovered.
Observers noted that no security personnel were present during the assault, leaving the operative to plead for his life as the situation escalated.
Speaking shortly before leaving the scene on a motorcycle, the visibly shaken officer said the youths confiscated his accreditation card but expressed relief at escaping without serious injury.
The incident highlights growing concerns over vote-buying allegations and security lapses at some polling units during the FCT local government elections.
