A canister of teargas was discharged by a police officer on Saturday morning at Kuduru Ward in Bwari Area Council, an area comprising six wards, triggering panic among voters and election officials.
According to RBN correspondent at the scene, the incident occurred while voting was ongoing, forcing some voters to temporarily disperse from the queue in fear.
Security operatives swiftly intervened to restore order, while electoral officials briefly suspended accreditation and voting activities.
The reason for the teargas discharge and the circumstances that led to the action remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.
Calm has gradually returned to the area, and voting is expected to resume once security assessments are completed.