Abducted INEC Officer In Bayelsa Finally Regains Freedom In Bayelsa
- By Metropolix ~
- November 13, 2023 --
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By Bunmi Onakan
A Supervisory Presiding Officer, SPO, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC who was, abducted on the eve of the governorship election, has regained his freedom.
On Friday, the SPO was abducted by gunmen on his way to the Registration Area Centre – 06 (Ossioma) in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Allnews reported.
The official was forcefully taken by his captors on Friday while waiting to board a boat at the Amassoma Jetty. But a few hours later, the electoral body confirmed the release of its official.
In a statement, the Head of Voter Education and Publicity of the state INEC in Yenagoa, Mr Wilfred Ifogah, confirmed his release to journalists.
It said, “The Independent National Electoral Commission, Bayelsa State Office, is pleased to inform stakeholders and concerned citizens in Nigeria that the INEC SPO earlier abducted on the eve of election has been freed and is doing fine.
“The Commission wish to thank all those who acted and showed concern in ensuring the safe release and the return of the officer.”
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