Pandemonium erupted at the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) convention in Abuja on Friday following heavy gunfire that rocked an election in Abuja
The incident occurred at old parade ground near the International Conference Center, a few distance away from the Defense Headquarters, Abuja.
According to report, Some students sustained wounds from the gunshots and machetes after thugs loyal to a candidate began attacking opposition delegates.
Videos making rounds on social media show students, who had gathered to elect a new set of national leaders, scrambling for safety amid the sound of gunfire.
DAILY GIST could not immediately ascertained the reason for the shooting.
However, Operatives of the Nigerian police fired tear gas in an attempt to quell the situation.
It was gathered that some of the injured delegates were presently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja.
NANS, the umbrella body of students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria, is expected to elect a new set of national leaders.
The students body had zoned the position of president of NANS to Zone B (South-south) with Pendro Obi Chibuzor, a PhD student from Delta State University and Lucky Omonefe as the leading candidates.
They are jostling to replace Usman Barambo who has served his term as NANS president.
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