Angry mob attacks DSS operative during FCT elections

 

An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) narrowly avoided being lynched by a group of more than 50 youths at the Junior Secondary School, Kayada polling station in Kuje during the ongoing FCT Area Council elections.

The youths reportedly accused the DSS operative of filming and taking photographs at a spot where vote buying and selling were allegedly taking place. He was subsequently manhandled for over five minutes

Visibly shaken and dishevelled, the officer was eventually released. Although his handset was damaged in the scuffle, he was able to recover his wallet, which had earlier been taken from him.

Notably, no security personnel were present to intervene as the incident unfolded. Throughout the ordeal, the operative was left pleading with the youths to spare his life while enduring the assault.

Speaking shortly before departing the scene on a motorcycle, the operative lamented that although the youths confiscated his accreditation card, he was fortunate to escape with his life, handset and wallet intact.

(SUN).