Nigeria, May 18 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) Senate primary election for the Ondo Central Senatorial District turned violent on Monday as some armed youth fired gunshots into the air, creating panic among party members, journalists, and school pupils.

The incident occurred at Ebenezer African Church Primary School, one of the venues for the party's candidate election for the district.

Incidentally, the venue is the polling unit of the incumbent senator, Adeniyi Adegbomire.

The exercise was in progress when the armed thugs invaded the primary school and shot into the air repeatedly, forcing party delegates, journalists, teachers and pupils of the school, who were holding classes.to scamper for safety.

The pupils were hurriedl...