…As Kidnappers Escape With BVAS, Other Sensitive Materials
The 19 INEC Ad-Hoc staff kidnapped in the early hours of Saturday, have been rescued by the police command in the state.
INEC officials in the state confirmed the new development but explained that while the officials were rescued, all the election materials including BVAS, and sensitive materials were not recovered.
It was gathered that the kidnapped officials were on their way to seven different polling units in Ugbelie, ward 06 in Ideato South LGA of Imo State, when they were abducted.
INEC spokesperson, Chinenye Chijioke-Osuji, said the rescue took place after a distress call and information about the incident was made to the operatives who immediately swung into action.
According to her, even though they were rescued, all the election materials which include BVAS and sensitive materials were not recovered.
