The Rivers state Police Command has faulted rumour that four persons were killed in Rumuekini, Obio Akpor Local government area by suspected political thugs.

The official handle of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has posted a tweet, claiming that thugs loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, attacked and killed four persons in the area.

However, in a reply to the tweet by the APC, the Police Command explained that there was indeed an attempt to disrupt voting process but the situation was brought under control, stressing that no life was lost.

@APCNigeria truely there was attempt to disrupt voting process but the thugs were chases away. No life at all was lost.

— NPF Rivers State (@PoliceNG_Rivers) March 19, 2016