19 INEC Ad-Hoc Staff Kidnapped In Imo Regains Freedom

The 19 INEC Ad-Hoc staff kidnapped on Saturday morning in Imo State, have regained their freedom from their captors. The offcials were abducted by unknown gunmen who escaped with the INEC sensitive materials, including the BVAS.

They were rescued by the police command in the state. INEC officials in the state confirmed the new development, adding that the officials were rescued but all the election materials including BVAS, and sensitive materials were not recovered.

The INEC staff were abducted 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.