[FLASH] Thugs Rampage: Election Materials Hijacked In Kano, Akwa Ibom, and Enugu; INEC Vows Swift Action

[FLASH] Thugs Rampage: Election Materials Hijacked In Kano, Akwa Ibom, and Enugu; INEC Vows Swift Action

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed the hijacking of election materials by thugs in specific locations across Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Kano States during the ongoing by-elections on Saturday morning….CONTINUE READING

While accreditation and voting processes continue smoothly in the majority of the 8,934 Polling Units spread across 26 states, INEC expressed regret over disruptions in some wards due to acts of thuggery and material hijacking.

In a statement released via its official handle, INEC stated, “We are closely monitoring the reported disruption of processes by acts of thuggery and hijacking of materials in some locations in Akwa Ibom, Enugu, and Kano States.”

“In Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State, we are investigating reported incidents in Village Hall, EdemUrua 003 in Ini LGA and Village Hall Mbiabong Ikot Udo 003 in Ikono LGA.”

“In Enugu South 1 State Constituency of Enugu State, we are investigating reports of disruption in 8 Polling Units in Uwani West Ward. In Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituencies of Kano State, processes have been disrupted in Kunchi Local Government Area involving 10 Polling Units. We will provide regular updates on the situation.