Oyo LG Elections: Hoodlums Attack OYSIEC Officials Hours To Poll

Oyo LG Elections: Hoodlums Attack OYSIEC Officials Hours To Poll

Officials of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) faced a troubling situation as they were reportedly attacked by suspected political thugs while transporting election materials for the upcoming local government elections. The incident occurred in Okeho, within the Kajola Local Government area of the state, just hours before the scheduled polls…..READ ALSO Akpata Claims Government Official Deployed Hoodlums To Attack Him At UNIBEN

Conflicting reports emerged regarding the incident, with some alleging that the attackers seized election materials. However, Barrister Isiaka Olagunju, the State Chairman of OYSIEC, refuted these claims, stating that no materials were snatched. He clarified that the attack took place at their office in Okeho and that security personnel escorted the officials back to Ibadan following the incident.

While suspicions arose due to the discovery of a bag containing money in possession of the officials, Barrister Olagunju dismissed these allegations, emphasizing that no ballot papers were taken. The Divisional Police Officer of Okeho has been directed to arrest the suspects, but as of the time of reporting, the State Police Command had not issued an official statement regarding the incident, leaving details and motives unclear.