Voting was reportedly disrupted at the polling unit of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in Ejigbo, Osun State, after hoodlums allegedly attacked journalists covering the governorship election.
The incident occurred on Saturday as voters gathered to cast their ballots amid heightened political activity across the state.
Witnesses said the situation became tense when the hoodlums descended on journalists at the polling unit, forcing some reporters to retreat from the area for their safety.
Voting was subsequently halted at the unit, with the disruption raising concerns over the safety of voters, election officials and members of the press.
Details surrounding the cause of the attack remain unclear, while security personnel were reportedly deployed to restore calm and prevent further escalation.
The incident comes as voters across Osun State participate in the governorship election, with political parties and their supporters closely monitoring the exercise.
Authorities are yet to give an official account of the incident or confirm whether any arrests have been made.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to provide further updates on the conduct of voting at the affected polling unit.
