Violence as Nigerians go to Polls

The first phase of the Nigerian polls – for Governorship and House of Representatives – has been conducted successfully, but not without some outbreaks of violence and demonstration in some states.
There were more serious cases of violence in some states during the polling process.

Benin City, Edo State - There was vandalization of police vehicles with cases of violence. Three people were reported dead.

Port Harcourt, Rivers State - Six policemen were shot dead in a violent attack during the polling exercise. The thugs are yet to be identified.

The death toll nationwide is estimated at 40 persons...