Categories: Metro/CrimeNews

JUST IN: Police Rescue 19 INEC Ad-hoc Staff Kidnapped In Imo

Police have rescued 19 INEC ad-hoc staff kidnapped in Imo.

 

Glamtush reports that men of the Imo State Police Command have rescued 19 Ad-Hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), who were kidnapped in the State in the early hours of Saturday.

This online platform understands that the INEC spokesperson in the State, Chinenye Chijioke-Osuji, confirmed the development.

She said they were rescued after a distress call, and information about the incident was disclosed to the security operatives, who swung into action immediately.

The rescued Ad-Hoc staff of the electoral commission were on their way to seven different polling units in Ugbelie ward 06 in Ideato South Local Government Area of the State when they were kidnapped.

She added that some election materials, including BVAS and sensitive materials, were not recovered.

GLAMTUSH

Recent Posts

PHOTOS: AY Makun, Tee A, Others Attend Ali Baba’s Triplets Dedication In Lagos

AY Makun, Tee A and others attended Ali Baba’s triplets dedication in Lagos.   Glamtush…

7 mins ago

Our Joy Shall Be Permanent, Says Wofai Fada Amid Wedding Controversy

Actress and comedienne, Wofai Fada on Monday declared that her union with husband, Taiwo Cole…

43 mins ago

Ikeja DisCo Slashes Electricity Tariff For Band A Customers To N206.80/kwh

Ikeja Disco has slashed the electricity tariff for Band A customers to N206.80/Kwh.   Glamtush…

1 hour ago

Union Bank Achieves Another Milestone; Attains MSECB ISO 27001:2022, 20000-1:2018 and 22301 Certifications

Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s foremost and most trusted financial institutions, has announced another significant…

2 hours ago

Zenith, Nigeria’s Best Capitalised Bank, Delivers Strong Q1 2024 Performance

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31st March…

2 hours ago

Maryland Residents Served Notices Before Removal Of Buildings – Lagos Govt

The Lagos State Government has said that property owners whose structures hindered the flow of…

7 hours ago