Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- Ahead of Saturday's governorship poll in Bayelsa State, some residents have expressed worry over the state of security in different parts of the state.

Speaking to PREMIUM TIMES in several interviews on Friday, the residents called on government and intelligence agencies to ensure the security of lives and property in the state.

Kelechi James, a resident, told PREMIUM TIMES that reports of violence in different parts of the state could jeopardise the system and make a mess of the electoral process.

He said the development could instil fear in the people and prevent them from exercising their franchise.

"Violence and shooting by politicians are targeted at instilling fear in the people," he said in an interview Frid...